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This section contains a list of lice reference material that may be useful for further information on lice control and can be downloaded from this site. Information sheets shown by links from LICE INFO can also be accessed directly from here.
Biology, Monitoring & Biosecurity
This section contains documents that outline the basic biology of Bovicola ovis (Sheep Body Louse) including life cycle, and factors that affect survival and spread of lice. Understanding these aspects assists will improve monitoring and aid in the implementation of biosecurity measures.
Causes of rubbing in sheep
This section contains documents that relate to identifying causes of rubbing in sheep including itchmite, dermo as well as lice control in non-Merinos such as damaras, dorpers etc.
Economic impact of lice
This section contains a document that provides an overview of the direct impact of lice on wool production and quality.
Chemical treatments
This section contains documents that outline the differences between eradication and control treatments, main methods of application including offshears backline, dipping (shower and plunge) and handjetting in long wool. Other relevant information includes chemical treatments for ewes and lambs and the current restrictions on use of diazinon for dipping.
Chemical resistance
This section contains documents that describe the current status in relation to resistance including emerging IGR resistance and the key factors associated with and strategies to help avoid the development of resistance.
Safety and Residues
This section contains documents that cover the market, environmental and occupational and health issues relating to wool residues. Meat residues and export slaughter intervals are also mentioned.
Fly & Lice Integrated Control Strategies (FLICS) Conference Papers
This section contains papers from the FLICS Conference held in June 2001, Launceston, Tasmania. Papers cover a range of topics related to both blowfly and lice control and management.