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Scatt 50 ml
The Air Sac Mite is very common in the Gouldian Finch and Canary. The mite is notorious for causing death in the Gouldian and may be partly responsible for the drop in the wild Gouldian populations. The mites are responsible for the typical coughing Canary. Air sac mite does not have to mean death to your bird. Scatt, an easy to use drop on treatment, is safe and effective.
Apply Scatt at a rate of 1 drop per bird under 30 grams and 2 drops per 100 grams for larger birds. Apply the drops to an unfeathered area of the skin. Response to the treatment will take a day or two and the birds will recover well. Treat all birds at the same time, not just affected birds..
“Drop On” Air Sac Mite Administer treatments every 21 days for a duration of 3 months. Subsequently, 2-3 times a year. Because the mite can roam freely in the aviary, you should clean the entire aviary, wipe it down, and spray it with Avian Insect Liquidator, Permectrin11, or Control immediately after treating the birds. If treatment is not rapidly effective, there may be a Respiratory Infection, not the Air sac mite. View the video below that illustrates the application procedure.
How do I know if my Gouldian has the air sac mite?
Signs include: Heavy breathing; open-mouth breathing; stain on feathers around nostrils; coughing (clicking sounds); sneezing and the birds stop singing. Refer to the in depth article on the air sac mite, Number One Killer of Gouldian Finches for diagonsis and treatment information.
Please be aware that this product is not intended or approved for use in cattle whose meat or eggs are for human consumption. Consult your veterinarian for authorization and supervision in administering this or any antimicrobial medication
How long does it take my finches to get better after I apply SCATT?
The lightly to moderately effected birds show dramatic improvement in 24-48 hours. Severely infected birds can take weeks to bounce back. Treating with antibiotic for secondary infections on the lesions in the air sacs and lungs is important if they are severely infected. Based on my experience the propagation of airsac mites is very slow, taking several months between infestation and symptoms. Most Gouldians will not become debilitated by airsac mites until they are near death. You will hear the characteristic clicking sound for days or weeks as the parasite spreads.
Should I disinfect my cage after applying SCATT?
The airsac mite is very persistent. On the second day of SCATT treatment, it is essential to clean and disinfect the nests, cage, and aviary using a pyrethrum-based product. Pyrethrum, an extract of the chrysanthemum flower is safe for use on birds and in their environment. We offer three excellent products, Avian Insect Liquidator, Control & Permectrin11. This treatment must be repeated each week for three weeks to break the life cycle (21 days) of the airsac mite.
Is SCATT safe to use before my birds start breeding?
You can treat your adult birds before you set them up for the breeding season if you have the mite. You don’t want to pass the mite onto the babies. One treatment should be all you need.
| Weight | 0.10 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 1 × 1 in |
Brand
Vetafarm
