Cattle Rub Insecticide Chart

Cattle Rub Insecticide Chart

Published on: 5/13/2025

Key Takeaways

  • Cattle rub insecticides can help control external parasites such as horn flies, face flies, lice, and ticks as part of a cattle fly control program.
  • Back rubbers and oilers allow cattle to self-apply insecticide as they rub against the equipment.
  • Cattle rub insecticides vary by active ingredient and mixing rate, making it important to prepare each product according to its label directions.
  • Use the cattle rub insecticide chart to quickly compare active ingredients and mixing rates for use with cattle back rubbers and oilers.
Cattle rub insecticides are commonly used as part of an effective fly control program for cattle. These products are designed to be used with back rubbers, oilers, or other self-application devices that allow cattle to apply insecticide to their coat as they rub against the equipment. This passive method helps control external parasites such as horn flies, face flies, lice, and ticks that can cause irritation, stress, and production losses in cattle. Because different insecticides have varying active ingredients, mixing rates, and label directions, this cattle rub insecticide chart provides a quick reference to help producers compare options and properly prepare insecticide solutions for cattle back rubbers and oilers.
Insecticide Active Ingredients Mix Rate-per Gallon #2 Diesel Oil or Mineral Oil
Co-Ral 6.15% Coumaphos 9.75 oz
GardStar 40% EC 40% Permethrin 0.4 oz
Permectrin CDS 7.4% Permethrin & 7.4% Piperonyl Butoxide 2.1 oz
Permectrin II 10% Permethrin 1.6 oz
Prozap Insectrin X 10% Permethrin 1.6 oz
Pyranha 1-10PX 10% Permethrin & 10% Piperonyl Butoxide 1.6 oz
Synergized De-Lice Pour-On 1% Permethrin & 1% Piperonyl Butoxide 16 oz  
Ultra Boss 5% Permethrin & 5% Piperonyl Butoxide 3.3 oz

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