Can I treat lice with Advantage?

[Starbuck]

Yeah, the question is in the subject line. Will Advantage kill them? Or should I use ivermectin (my mom ordered horse wormer so we should have that on hand soon, I have used it before).

I know they are lice because I saw the wee devils.

[Marybelle]

I've treated lice-y rats with Advantage before, and it does seem to work!  A lot less work-intensive than the ivermectin, too.    One treatment lasts a month, which outlasts the life-cycle of the louse, so you just have to keep the cage clean, and be sure to freeze bedding!

[chiropteragirl]

Another thing that works is hanging a 1 inch long piece of Vapona No-Pest strip above your rats' cage for 24-48 hours. Works like a charm. You can find them at gardening or feed stores.

[Starbuck]

I've treated lice-y rats with Advantage before, and it does seem to work!  A lot less work-intensive than the ivermectin, too.    One treatment lasts a month, which outlasts the life-cycle of the louse, so you just have to keep the cage clean, and be sure to freeze bedding!

Thanks. I just dosed them, hopefully they'll feel better soon (as soon as they stop trying to lick eachother, hopefully yogies will distract them enough).

[lilspaz68]

Advantage works with lice but NOT mites...so you should be just fine.