Pharmachem Maldison 50 Insecticide 500mL – Lice, Mite, Flea & Tick Control for Animals

Pharmachem Maldison 50 Insecticide 500mL – Lice, Mite, Flea & Tick Control for Animals

Pharmachem Maldison 50 Insecticide is a concentrated organophosphate insecticide containing 500g/L maldison for the control of a wide range of insect pests in dogs, poultry, pigs, horses and cattle, and in animal housing. Registered with the APVMA, it is diluted with water and applied as a spray, sponge-on wash or paint-on treatment, depending on the animal and pest.

One 500mL tin makes a large volume of spray, making it an economical choice for poultry keepers, pig and cattle producers, horse owners and kennels.

Poultry Lice & Mite Spray for Chickens and Chook Houses

Maldison 50 is labelled for lice, mites, tropical fowl mite and ticks in poultry. It can be sprayed directly onto birds, sprayed through poultry houses, nesting boxes, litter and walls, or painted onto roosts where mites hide during the day.

Repeat poultry house treatments 8 to 14 days later to kill lice hatching from eggs. The egg withholding period is nil, so laying hens can be treated without discarding eggs.

Flea, Lice & Tick Wash for Dogs, Plus Livestock Lice Control

For dogs over three months old, Maldison 50 controls fleas and lice, along with adult brown dog ticks and sarcoptic mange. Diluted spray is sponged on to saturate the coat and repeated after 7 days, and it can also be used on kennels and bedding.

On farm, it controls lice and sarcoptic mange in pigs, lice in cattle, and lice, ticks and sandflies in horses. The meat withholding period is 7 days.

Product Details

Specifications

Key Features

• Multi-Species Insecticide: One concentrate for dogs, poultry, pigs, horses, cattle and animal housing.
• Poultry Lice & Mite Control: Treats birds, nesting boxes, litter, walls and roosts.
• Nil Egg Withholding: Laying hens can be treated without discarding eggs.
• Dog Flea & Tick Wash: Controls fleas, lice, brown dog tick and sarcoptic mange in dogs over 3 months.
• Livestock Lice Treatment: Labelled for lice in cattle, pigs and horses, plus mange in pigs and sandflies in horses.
• Highly Concentrated: At 50mL per 10L, one 500mL tin makes up to 100L of dog flea wash.

How to Use

1. Read the Label First: Read the safety directions before opening. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles when mixing and applying, as listed in the safety directions.
2. Identify the Pest and Animal: Choose the correct dilution for your species and pest from the label table.
3. Dilute with Water: Measure the concentrate and add it to the stated volume of water. Mix fresh spray for each use.
4. Treat Dogs: Sponge the diluted spray onto dogs over 3 months old until the coat is saturated. Do not immerse the dog. Repeat after 7 days and treat bedding, kennels and flea breeding areas.
5. Treat Poultry and Housing: Spray nesting boxes, litter and walls, or paint the stronger mix onto roosts. Repeat 8 to 14 days later to kill newly hatched lice.
6. Treat Livestock: Use a low-pressure sprayer to wet pigs and their sheds, horses at 2L per horse, or cattle at about 4.5L per head.
7. Follow Safety Restrictions: Keep people and animals out of treated housing until the spray has dried. Children should not handle treated pets for one hour, or enter treated housing or handle treated bedding for 3 days.
8. Store and Dispose Safely: Store below 30°C in the closed original tin out of direct sunlight. Keep the product and used containers out of waterways.

FAQs

Can I use Maldison 50 for chicken mites and lice?

Yes. Maldison 50 is labelled for lice, mites, tropical fowl mite and ticks in poultry and poultry housing. Spray birds and their houses, or paint the stronger mix onto roosts, then repeat house treatments 8 to 14 days later.

Do I need to throw out eggs after using Maldison 50 on my hens?

No. The egg withholding period is nil (0 days). The meat withholding period for poultry and other livestock is 7 days.

Can I use Maldison 50 on my dog for fleas and ticks?

Yes, for dogs over 3 months old. Use 50mL per 10L of water for fleas and lice, or 50mL per 5L for adult brown dog ticks and sarcoptic mange. Sponge on to saturate the coat, do not immerse the dog, and repeat after 7 days.

Can I use Maldison 50 on cats?

No. Cats are not included on the label. Only use Maldison 50 on the species listed: dogs, poultry, pigs, horses and cattle.

How much spray does a 500mL tin of Maldison 50 make?

It depends on the use. At the dog flea rate of 50mL per 10L, one tin makes 100L of spray. At the cattle lice rate of 1L per 100L, it makes 50L, enough for about 11 head at 4.5L each.

What is the withholding period for Maldison 50 in cattle?

Do not use later than 7 days before slaughter for human consumption. Milk collected within 5 hours of treatment must not be used for human consumption or fed to bobby calves. No export slaughter interval has been established, so contact the manufacturer before treating export cattle.

Is Maldison 50 safe to use around waterways?

No. Maldison is very toxic to aquatic life and also toxic to bees. Do not contaminate dams, creeks, wetlands or drains with the product or used containers.