Scaly-face mites and air sac mites are common infections in ornamental birds such as budgerigars, finches, and canaries. Vetafarm Scatt is a safe and effective treatment for scaly face mites (Knemidokoptes pilae) and air sac mites (Sternostoma tracheacolum) and protects birds from mite infestation and keratin damage that could lead to ongoing health problems and permanent deformities if left untreated.
Scaly Face Mites (or Burrowing Mites) are most common in budgerigars, but many bird species are susceptible. The mite burrows in, feeding on keratin. They leave characteristic honeycomb lesions as they burrow deeper into the tissue around the core. Eventually, they make their way down the beak, affecting not only the beak but the cere and the eyelids. They also attack the legs and feet of the bird. In really severe cases, the bird’s vent can be infested. The damage it causes to the tissue can be extremely painful. If left untreated these burrowing mites will cause severe deformities of the beak, to the point that eating and drinking become very difficult and birds can starve to death.
Burrowing mites are harmless to humans, so there is no risk of infection to us, however, the mites are highly contagious to birds and any infection must be contained. You can only do this by treating all the birds in your aviary. Scatt is a highly effective treatment against Scaly Face Mite and air sac mites and is simple to administer. These mites only live on the body, so it is not necessary to treat the cage with a mite spray.
Directions of use: Do not apply the product directly on the affected area. Apply drops of the product on the skin of the thigh. Apply on the skin, not feathers. Apply 1 drop per 30g bodyweight of bird. For scaly face mites, treat all birds, re-assess in 21 days and re-treat if necessary. It may take up to six weeks for effects of the treatment to become noticeable. For air sac mites, treat all birds 3-4 times per year.
Suitable for birds of all kinds like pigeons, parrots, budgies, canaries, finches and other birds affected by mites.
Ingredients: Moxidectin 1000mg/mL
Quantity: 50ml.
Country of Origin: Australia.
Manufactured by: Vetafarm Australia. 2 Bye Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia
Imported & marketed in India by: Beaks International, 37, 3567, near Al Ameen School, Ponekkara, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala 682024.
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