Method for the treatment of lice on the Fish that includes the contact of water with the Fish, with Lime (calcium oxide particulate and / or Calcium Hydroxide); composition comprising Particulate Lime and its use.

摘要

Fish lice treatment method The present invention provides methods for treating ectoparasitic infections in fish, especially fish lice infections in farmed salmon. Particulate lime is contacted with water housing the ectoparasites and, optionally, their host fish in an amount and for a time sufficient to detach and/or kill the ectoparasites.