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Elanco Catron IV Animal Wound Spray is a permethrin-based aerosol insecticide designed to protect livestock wounds from flies, screwworms, fly maggots, ear ticks, and other listed pests. Formulated with 0.5% permethrin and a highly visible blue dye, Catron IV makes it easy to identify treated areas while helping prevent reinfestation during the healing process.
Ideal for use on superficial wounds, cuts, abrasions, and other affected areas, Catron IV kills and repels flies and fly maggots while providing effective control of ear ticks and face flies on livestock. The convenient aerosol spray delivers targeted application exactly where protection is needed.
Key Features
Controls Flies, Maggots & Ear Ticks
- Kills and repels flies on and around wounds
- Controls screwworms and fly maggots
- Helps control ear ticks
- Repels face flies and other listed pests
- Helps prevent reinfestation during wound healing
For Multiple Livestock Species
Approved for use on:
Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, including lactating dairy cows, Horses, Swine, Sheep, Goats
Visible Blue Dye
Catron IV contains a blue marker dye that:
- Helps identify treated areas
- Improves application coverage
- Makes follow-up treatments easier
Contains 0.5% Permethrin
The active ingredient, permethrin, is a trusted pyrethroid insecticide that:
- Kills insects on contact
- Repels nuisance pests
- Helps protect healing wounds from reinfestation
Directions for Wound Treatment
For wound protection and pest control:
- Spray wounds thoroughly
- Apply over wound discharge and surrounding affected areas
- Repeat applications every 5 to 7 days as needed
- Continue treatment until wounds have healed
Always follow label directions for proper use and application rates.
Important Information
Catron IV is intended to help control insects associated with superficial wounds. Bacterial wound infections should be prevented or treated separately using appropriate disinfectants or veterinarian-recommended antibiotic therapy.
Why Choose Elanco Catron IV?
Livestock wounds can quickly attract flies and maggots that delay healing and increase stress on animals. Catron IV provides fast, effective protection against common wound pests while the visible blue dye helps ensure complete coverage. Trusted by producers for cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and swine, Catron IV is a valuable addition to any livestock health and wound care program.
Active Ingredient
- Permethrin 0.5%
Size
- 10 oz Aerosol Can

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