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October, 1992 <br /> News Release <br /> Page 3 <br /> Syed Bokhari <br /> roosts, than it is to find them on fowls. You can sometimes see <br /> the larval ticks as small, dark objects attached to the skin. <br /> Spots of black excrement where ticks are hiding is another <br /> clue to their presence. <br /> CONTROL METHODS <br /> Once established in a poultry house, or in outdoor roosts, <br /> fowl ticks are difficult to control. Removal of fowls from <br /> infested areas is not a practicable way to get rid of the ticks, <br /> which can live as long as two years without feeding. <br /> Spraying with Insecticides <br /> Several sprays may be used against fowl ticks, but success <br /> depends on how thoroughly the materials are applied. <br /> A spray containing three percent of malathion or one percent <br /> of Rabon will control fowl ticks. Apply it to roosts and to the <br /> interior of poultry houses and coops, at a rate of one gallon to <br /> cover an area of 100 to 150 square feet. Pay particular <br /> attention to cracks, crevices, and rough spots where ticks may be <br /> hiding. <br /> Make a spray by mixing a wettable powder or an emulsifiable <br /> concentrate with water. Follow the directions and heed all <br /> precautions on the label. <br /> Thorough coverage with the spray is essential . Repeated <br /> treatments may be necessary. <br /> MORE. . . <br />