TickPro Duo Pour-On

Description

How TickPro Duo works 

TickPro Duo Pour-On treatment combines two complementary modes of action to support long-term parasite control – fluazuron (a tick development inhibitor) and ivermectin (a macrocyclic lactone endectocide). 

Fluazuron works by preventing immature ticks from moulting and reproducing, minimising the build-up of tick populations in cattle and paddocks over time. This makes it a particularly beneficial component of a strategic tick program, rather than just in short-term knockdown efforts.

Ivermectin provides broad-spectrum control of ivermectin-sensitive internal and external parasites, delivering immediate results against worms, mites, and buffalo fly. 

Combined, the actives in TickPro Duo Pour-On for Beef Cattle help to manage resistance pressure and improve overall control, as long as products are used as directed and rotated appropriately. 

Which parasites are controlled by TickPro Duo Pour-On?

TickPro Duo Pour-On treatment can help producers across Australia manage a variety of common internal and external parasites, including: 

Ivermectin-sensitive internal parasites

• Gastrointestinal roundworms
  • Barber’s pole worm (Haemonchus placei) 
  • Intestinal hair worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformus)
  • Intestinal threadworm (Strongyloides papillosus) – adult stages only
  • Nodule worm (Oesophagostomum radiatum, O. venulosum)
  • Small brown stomach worm (Ostertagia ostertagi) – including inhibited larvae
  • Small intestinal worm (Cooperia spp.)
  • Stomach hair worm (Trichostrongylus axei)
  • Thin-necked intestinal worm (Nematodirus helvetianus) – immature L4 stages
  • Whipworm (Trichuris discolor, Trichuris ovis) – adult stages only

Other internal parasites

• Eyeworm (Thelazia spp.) – adult stages only
• Lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus)

External parasites

• • Buffalo fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) – control for up to 7 days after treatment
  • Cattle tick (Rhipicephalus [Boophilus] microplus)
  • Mites

• Chorioptes bovis

• Sarcoptes scabei var. bovis

• • Sucking and biting lice

• Linognathus vituli

• Haematopinus eurysternus

• Solenopotes capillatus

• Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis

When and where to use TickPro Duo Pour-On for Beef Cattle

TickPro Duo will deliver best results when used as part of a planned tick and parasite control program, particularly in tick-endemic regions where resistance and pasture contamination present ongoing challenges. It should not be used for reactive treatments only. 

TickPro Duo is also suitable for use during high tick pressure periods and when herds require combined worm and cattle tick control. Notably, TickPro has been formulated specifically for beef cattle under Australian conditions, and cannot be used to manage parasite burdens in dairy cattle.

As with any chemical treatment, always follow the directions listed on the Product Label, and integrate TickPro Duo with other strategies like paddock rotation and resistance-aware product rotation.

Frequently asked questions

Does TickPro Duo kill adult ticks immediately?

TickPro Duo is designed for strategic tick control. Ivermectin provides knockdown of susceptible parasites, while fluazuron works by interrupting the tick life cycle, reducing future burdens. 

Is TickPro Duo effective against resistant ticks?

Yes – fluazuron has been proven to control cattle tick strains resistant to organophosphates, synthetic pyrethroids, and amidines, making TickPro a valuable tool in resistance-affected areas.

Can TickPro Duo be used year-round?

TickPro Duo can be used whenever cattle are at risk, but best results will be seen when it is timed strategically as part of a broader parasite management program.

Is TickPro suitable for dairy cattle?

No, TickPro Duo is designed specifically for beef cattle only. Always check the Product Label for directions for use and withholding periods before application.