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Lousicidal effect of deltamethrin in domestic pigeons

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Present study reports the effect of deltamethrin against louse infestation in domestic pigeons. In this study, twelve pigeons infested with Columbicola columbae louse were sprayed with deltamethrin (12.5 %) and another twelve pigeons were kept as control group. The lice intensity was reduced 89 %, 98 % and 100 % on 1st, 7th and 14th day of post treatment in treatment group. Out of twelve pigeons, four pigeons showed sneezing and temporary ocular inflammations after spraying.

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The authors are very grateful to Mr.S.Sadasiva Reddy and Mrs. S.Maheswri for their help while conducting the study.

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  1. Department of Veterinary Parasitology, C.V.Sc., S.V.V.U, YSR District, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India

    S. Sivajothi

  2. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (Veterinary Medicine), C.V.Sc., S.V.V.U, YSR District, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India

    B. Sudhakara Reddy

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Sivajothi, S., Reddy, B.S. Lousicidal effect of deltamethrin in domestic pigeons. J Parasit Dis 40, 838–839 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-014-0588-2

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