🐄 Quick-Reference Guide: Y-TEX Insecticide Ear Tags

Insecticide ear tags, like those from Y-TEX, provide long-lasting protection against horn flies, face flies, ticks, and lice. These slow-release cattle tags reduce stress, improve weight gain, and save producers time by eliminating the need for frequent reapplication. Learn how different Y-TEX Insecticide ear tag types work, the importance of annual rotation to prevent resistance, and best practices for effective application.

How They Work

• Slow release of insecticide over 3–5 months

• Distributed naturally by grooming & movement

• Kills/repels horn flies, face flies, ticks, lice

• Rotate classes yearly to prevent resistance

Step 1: Choose the Right Tag by Insecticide Class

Step 2: Follow a 4-Year Rotation Plan

(to minimize resistance and keep products effective)

• Year 1: Tri-Zap (combination)

• Year 2: MAX 40™ / OPtimizer (organophosphate)

• Year 3: PYthon® II or GardStar® Plus (pyrethroid)

• Year 4: XP 820™ (macrocyclic lactone)

➡️ Then repeat cycle

Step 3: Application Tips

• Use UltraTagger® applicators for secure placement

• Apply 2 tags per animal with some tags for full protection (esp. ticks)

• Right ear: visual ID tag

• Left ear: insecticide tag (or EID, depending on state rules)

• Remove & replace tags at end of labeled effective period

✅ Pro Tip: Keep spare buttons & tags on hand. Remove old tags before reapplying to maintain effectiveness.

📖 Full product details: Y-TEX Insecticide Ear Tags Catalog

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