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20 Covetrus | ph: 855.724.3461 | fx: 888.329.3861 | northamerica.covetrus.com Insecticide tag comparison chart Length of Control Macrocyclic Lactones, Pyrethroids, Oxidase Inhibitor Tri-Zap Ear Tags Y-TEX ® Synergized combination of pyrethroid and macrocylic lactone to control horn flies, face flies, lice, and spinose ear ticks. Approved for beef, dairy (lactating and non-lactating), and calves. 2-4 Months Macrocyclic Lactones XP 820 ™ Y-TEX ® A slow-release ear tag containing macrocyclic lactone. Abamectin 8% (Avermectin B1a and B1b. Piperonly butoxide 20% synergizes the Abamectin for maximum efficacy of pest control. Patented Snap-Lok ™ Collar for guaranteed retention. 5 Months Organophosphates Corathon ® Bayer The Corathon Insecticide Ear Tags contain 50% organophosphate insecticide, 35% Diazinon and 15% Coumaphos. FyberTek ® allows maximum insecticide holding capacity and even dispersion of insecticide. 5 Months Max40 ™ Y-TEX ® A sustained-release, insecticide ear tag containing a highly concentrated, maximum dose of Diazinon insecticide making up 40% of its volume by weight. MAX 40 has been designed to control the rate at which the active ingredient (Diazinon) is distributed throughout the surface of the animal. 5 Months OPtimizer ® Y-TEX ® An economical organophosphate ear tag containing 21% Diazinon with Patented Snap-Lok ™ collar for guaranteed retention. No withdrawal time required. 5 Months PATRIOT ™ Bayer The only organophosphate tag on the market that contains 40% Diazinon. For adequate control of external parasites, use one tag per animal. For optimal control, use two tags per animal. Effectively controls pyrethroid- resistant horn flies up to five months. 5 Months Pyrethroids CyLence Ultra ™ Bayer A synergized, fifth-generation pyrethroid insecticide. Kills and repels face flies, the mechanical vector of Moraxella bovis bacteria which causes "pink eye" in cattle. Contains 8% Beta-cyfluthrin and 20% Piperonyl butoxide. 5 Months GardStar ® Plus Y-TEX ® A pyrethriod tag containing 10% Permethrin. Patented Snap-Lok ™ collar for guaranteed retention. One tag can remain effective for up to five months to control susceptible horn flies. Use up to two tags for season-long control of Gulf Coast ticks and face flies. 5 Months PYthon ® Y-TEX ® A unique, synergized formulation of 10% Zetacypemethrin and 20% Piperonyl butoxide. Patented Snap-Lok ™ collar for superior retention. 3-5 Months PYthon Magnum ® Y-TEX ® A sustain-released, plastic ear tag containing a synergized formulation of 10% Zetacypermethrin and 20% Piperonyl butoxide. 4 Months Saber ™ Extra Merck This advanced-generation pyrethroid plus synergist provides increased insecticidal activity by using two active ingredients, 10% Lambda cyhalothrin and 13% Piperonyl butoxide. Controls horn flies up to five months and face flies up to four months (use two tags per head). 4-5 Months See label for complete use guidelines, including all cautions and warnings. Always read, understand and follow the label and use directions. Trademarks are the property of the respective owners.