SHEEP

Nano-formulated biopesticides on the horizon for flystrike control

A new Tea Tree Oil-based treatment for blowfly strike in sheep is being trialled.

Claire Harris
When filled with biopesticides like tea tree oil, tiny silica nanoparticles with surface spikes purpose-built to give prolonged periods of protection (pictured) could be a key puzzle piece for flystrike control.

When filled with biopesticides like tea tree oil, tiny silica nanoparticles with surface spikes purpose-built to give prolonged periods of protection (pictured) could be a key puzzle piece for flystrike control. | Credits: University of Queensland

TEA tree oil (TTO) is often used for human conditions like head lice and fungal infections, but new research is looking into the product's potential to tackle one of the biggest issues facing the sheep...

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