Rabbits should be first treated in early summer before any flies are seen. Rearguard will not kill adult maggots but works by preventing any eggs laid by flies developing. Rabbits should be treated at 8-10 week intervals under conditions of repeated blowfly challenge.

When should I apply flystrike?

1. Early season flystrike preventative treatment—treatment is applied to the entire flock at least 3 weeks before any expected flystrike to suppress a build up of flies. >> Read more. 2.

What does rearguard do for rabbits?

Rearguard is for the prevention of blowfly strike in domestic rabbits. Rearguard is for the prevention of blowfly strike (lucilia sericata) in domestic rabbits from 10 weeks old. Care should be taken in the treatment of old, sick or debilitated rabbits. It is supplied in 25ml bottles with sponge applicator.