Vetafarm Avian Insect Liquidator (A.I.L) Concentrate 100ml

Vetafarm Insect Liquidator is a favourite product for poultry all around Australia as it is a great surface treatment option for the control of red mite infestations. It also has the added protection of having a six week residual effect, providing extra reassurance against re-infestation. Penetrates into the plumage of birds to kill mites and lice under the feathers and on the skin. 100% safe for use on all ornamental caged birds and their environment.

Recommended for use on mites, lice, flies, spiders, ants and can be applied to a range of areas including (but not limited to) direct application to the bird, nesting boxes, perches, floors and cages.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Not to be used on birds producing meat or eggs intended for human consumption

500ml Spray Bottle – Ready to Use

To control Avian mite (Dermanyssuss spp., Ornithonyssus spp.) and lice (order Mallophaga): Spray directly onto bird by holding spray 30-40cm from the bird.

100ml OR 500ml concentrate – DILUTE BEFORE USE

Prepare a 5% solution by diluting with water (for example, mix 50mls concentrate with 950mls of water) and shake well before use.

One 100ml bottle will make up 2L of prepared liquid.

One 500ml bottle will make up 10L of prepared liquid.

Avian Insect Liquidator is for external use only and is safe to use in conjunction with food additives and supplements and with other oral medications.

Species and situation directions
Birds including Parrots, Finches and Canaries. Cages, aviaries, perches and nest boxes should also be sprayed thoroughly with the diluted product.
 

What does this mean if I want to use directly on my chooks/poultry?

According to Vetafarm (the manufacturers of Avian Insect Liquidator) it says very prominently on their label "Not to be used for any purpose, or in any manner contrary to this label unless authorised under appropriate legislation". In plain English, the only people who can recommend going against this label are trained/registered vets who can talk you through the pros/cons/risks involved in using this directly on your birds (including the possibility of residual amounts of the ingredient passing through to the eggs). This is generally referred to as 'off label' use.