Flectron Fly Tag

Flectron Fly Tags for cattle are the ideal solution for season long fly protection. The Flectron Fly Tags come in a box of 10 tags, one tag per animal is sufficient for acceptable fly control, however in more severe cases of fly attack two tags may be required one tag in each ear. The Flectron Fly Tags can protect your herd for up to four months when used as directed. To get the best protection from the Flectron Fly Tags, they should be applied at the start of the fly season and for best fly control the whole herd should be tagged. 

The Flectron Fly Tags contain 935mg of Cypermethrin this provides protection from

• Nuisance flies (Face Fly Musca Autumalis) 
• Head Fly ( Hydrotea Irritans)
• Biting Flies (Horn Fly Haemetobia Irritans syn Lyperosia Irritans)
• Stable Fly (Stomoxys Calcitrans) 
• Cattle Biting Fly (Haematobia Stimulans Syn Haematobosca Stimulans)​

​Withdrawal Periods

• Meat and offal Zero days
• Milk Zero Hours 

The Flectron Ear Tags are not recommended for Fly control on cattle which are kept in feed lots or in animal housing

Directions For Fixing Flectron Fly Tags

Flectron Fly Tags should be applied to the ear using the Allflex® tagging system.

1. Place the ear tag under the clip by depressing the lever.
2. Slide the male button onto the pin until it projects through the tip.
3. Always dip into disinfectant solution. This helps prevent spread of infection, assists application and promotes healing.
4. Centre, then apply through the ear half way between ear tip and head, taking care to avoid confusion with other ear marks

​Special precautions to be taken during application 

• Rubber gloves should be worn when handling the fly tags 
• Tags should be removed before cattle leave the farm for slaughter
• wash hands and exposed skin before and after handling 
• Avoid smoking when handling the fly tags
• Do not burn the tags, can produce harmful vapour 

​This Product is only licensed for sale in the Republic of Ireland