(a) To control external parasites i.e. ticks.
(b)
(i) Should be harmless to both human and livestock.
(ii) Should remain strong and effective after having been fouled with drug, mud or hair.
(iii) Should have the ability to kill ticks.
marto answered the question on November 6, 2019 at 11:32
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