Best Insecticide Ear Tags for Cattle
Best for Price
Y-Tex Gardstar Ear Tags
These are Y-Tex Gardstar Brand ear tags and are insecticide and control the following: Horn Flies, Face flies, Gulf Coast ticks, and Spinose ticks.
Also aids in control of stable flies, house flies, biting lice, sucking lice.
Life of tag not mentioned
Active ingredient is 10% Permethrin
2 tags per cow
1 tag per calf not for use with 3 month or younger calves
Approved for beef cattle, including lactating dairy cows.
Pack of 25 Tags
Best for Overall
Y-Tex Python Ear Tags
These are Y-Tex Python Brand ear tags and are insecticide and control the following: Horn Flies, Face flies, Gulf Coast ticks, and Spinose ticks.
Also aids in control of stable flies, black flies, house flies, biting lice, sucking lice, and small horse flies.
Active ingredients are 5% Zetacypermethrin, S-enantiomer and
20% Piperonyl Butoxide
2 tags per cow
1 tag per calf not for use with 3 month or younger calves
Approved for beef cattle, including lactating dairy cows.
Pack of 20 Tags
Higher price but has more active ingredients than others
Corathon Ear Tags
These are Bayer Brand ear tags and are insecticide and control the following: Horn Flies, Face flies, Gulf Coast ticks, and Spinose ticks.
Up to 5 months of life for tags
2 tags per cow
1 tag per calf
Non-lactating cattle
Approved for all beef
Active ingredients are 15% coumaphos and 35% diazinon.
Pack of 20 Tags
Higher price but can be used on Lactating cattle
Corathon Ear Tags
These are Bayer Brand ear tags and are insecticide and control the following: Horn Flies up to 5 months, Face flies, Gulf Coast ticks, and Spinose ticks.
Active ingredients are 8% beta-cyfluthrin and 20% piperonyl butoxide
2 tags per cow
1 tag per calf not for use with 3 month or younger calves
Approved for beef cattle, including lactating dairy cows.
Pack of 20 Tags
Best Value
Y-tex Tagger Plus Appplicator
The Y-Tex UltraTagger Plus Applicator for 2 pc. Tags is constructed of reinforced, high-tech engineered thermoplastic and metal for durability and corrosion resistance. Applies all Y-TEX 2 pc. tags except RFID and Tamper Evident tags Constructed of reinforced, high tech engineered thermoplastics and close precision metal parts for outstanding durability Ultra light, ultra fast, and ultra durable ear tag applicator Use the Ultra Tagger Plus (Product Code 0657000) for these tags Y-Tex applicator is made of plastic
Best Value
Y-tex Ear Tag Removal Tool
Make removing ear tags easier with the Y-Tex Tag Removal Knife. Use the cattle ear tag remover tool to easily remove old ID tags or insecticide tags at the end of the season. This ear tag cutter is so easy to use! 7-7/8 in. long Ear tag cutter is made of plastic For quick and easy removal of 1 pc. and 2 pc. tags Cattle ear tag remover tool is easy to use Compatible with sheep, pigs, goats, and cattle
Y-tex Ear Tag Ink Pen
The Tag Ink pen has a deep penetrating dye formulation that stands up to the environment and time. It comes with both broad and fine tips