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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 84, Issue 1, 15 January 1952, Page 52

SHEEP BLOWFLY CONTROL NEW METHODS Cooper scientists, after many years research with the two most outstanding fly insecticides, D.D.T. and -"Gammexane", have produced preparations for both TREATMENT and PREVENTION of strike. Thus, at last, practical methods are at hand for dealing with a pest that is responsible for such great economic loss. PREVENTION TREATMENT COOPER'S POWDER FLY COOPER’S MAGGOT SPRAY and DIP DRESSING (Also containing D.D.T. & "Gammexane") (Containing D.D.T. and "Gammexane") An ent!rey new type of product for A new and highly effective powder pre- treatment of struck sheep. This dressing paration providing 5-6 weeks' protection has advantages not possessed by any from strike with one spraying. It should other, the chief being that it expels be used at the onset of a fly wave or maggots from the fleece instead of leavbetter still, systematic sprayings under- ing putrefying bodies to attract further , taken each year at a time immediately flies. Moreover Cooper's Maggot Dressprior to the date at which fly is normally ing protects the wound against re-strike expected. Five 2lb. packets make 100 and assists healing. Does not irritate the gallons of spray which should be sufficient skin or stain the fleece. (I part Dressfor upwards of 400 sheep. Bucket pumps ing to 19 parts water.) Gallon drums or power units can be used. and I6oz. tins. BOTH THESE PRODUCTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM STOCK AND STATION AGENTS AND MERCHANTS cooper. McDougall & robertson (n.z.i ltd. BOX 59» AUCKLAND