The Science of OvoControl

The active ingredient in OvoControl, nicarbazin, was originally developed by Merck, the pharmaceutical company,  in the mid-1950′s.  The compound is still in widespread use today (NICARB), world-wide, to control coccidiosis, an enteric disease in poultry.

Interference with egg hatchability with nicarbazin is an unwanted side-effect in chickens.  Together with the USDA National Wildlife Research Center in Fort Collins, CO, Innolytics developed OvoControl as a useful new tool to help manage pest birds.

See the Package Insert for a quick reference guide.

Additionally, the following white papers provide further details on the most common technical questions and concerns.

The Effect of OvoControl P on Non-target Birds and Other Wildlife

Secondary Toxicity of Nicarbazin in Birds – updated July, 2011

Absorbtion and Toxicity in Birds

Absorption, Excretion and Environmental Fate – updated January, 2012

The Efficacy of OvoControl in Pigeons

Please contact us if you would like to receive copies of the reference materials contained in these white papers.