Protect your flock from damaging sheep lice with iO Encore Pour-On Lousicide, a premium Australian-made pour-on treatment formulated to control neonicotinoid-susceptible body lice (Bovicola ovis) in sheep. Using the proven active ingredient Imidacloprid (35 g/L), iO Encore provides reliable lice control while helping protect sheep against re-infestation for up to 4 weeks when applied within 24 hours of shearing.

Suitable for use on:

• Shorn sheep up to 7 days after shearing.
• Unshorn lambs up to 2 months of age.
• Breeding rams.
• Sheep being vaccinated or drenched at the same time.

The easy-to-apply pour-on formula contains a temporary blue marker dye to identify treated sheep. The dye is scourable from the wool and assists with accurate application across the flock.

Key Benefits

• Controls susceptible body lice ( Bovicola ovis ).
• Up to 4 weeks protection against re-infestation.
• Ideal for use immediately after shearing.
• Safe for breeding rams.
• Can be used alongside vaccination and worm drenching.
• Australian Made and Owned.
• Blue scourable marker dye assists identification of treated sheep.
• Easy pour-on application using a 6-stripe applicator.

Active Constituent

• Imidacloprid – 35 g/L
• Also contains 300 g/L N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (solvent).

Indications

For the control of neonicotinoid-susceptible body lice ( Bovicola ovis ) on:

• Shorn sheep up to 7 days after shearing.
• Unshorn lambs up to 2 months of age.

Dosage Rates

Apply only using the recommended 6-stripe pour-on applicator.

*Always follow the current product label for animals over the standard weight range and for complete application directions.

Coverage Guide

• 5 L pack treats approximately 83 sheep(30.1–55 kg).
• 20 L pack treats approximately 333 sheep(30.1–55 kg).

Directions for Use

• Treat sheep as soon as practical after shearing (within 24 hours for best residual protection).
• Apply the full dose evenly along the backline using the approved 6-stripe applicator.
• Ensure sheep are dry before treatment.
• Dose according to the heaviest sheep in the group to avoid under-dosing.
• Read and follow all label directions before use.

Features

• Ready-to-use pour-on formulation.
• No mixing required.
• Fast and simple flock treatment.
• Suitable for large commercial and small sheep enterprises.
• Blue identification dye.
• Proudly Australian made.

Storage

• Store below 30°C in the original container.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Store out of reach of children.

Withholding Periods

Always refer to the current approved product label for the latest meat and export slaughter intervals before use, as withholding periods may change with regulatory updates.