More information on Piscicola Infestation (Piscicola sp.)
Main Ref: 26129  
Disease type: Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)  
Disease name: Piscicola Infestation (Piscicola sp.)  
Other names: Fish leech Infestation  
Caus. agent: Piscicola sp.  
Group:    
Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease:
 Skins and/or fins  Belly  Swimming behavior
 Gills  Anus  Other behavior
 Eyes  Viscera Afflicted  Other symptoms
Fish affected:    
Symptoms:    
Treatments: Treatment using 0.5 ppm Dipterex (Dylox) or 0.25-0.8 ppm (Al) Masoten (Neguvon). Also analogous organophosphates like Malathion would also yield good result; note: Adjustment of a higher dose is recommended for high temperatures. Removal of leeches in the body of fish could be attained by flush treatment of 5 ppm of CuCl2; 0.5 ppm copper sulphate for 5-6 hours or 25 ppt NaCl for one hour. Ponds should also be treated with 2500-3000 kg per ha of unslaked lime before stocking (Ref. 45600).  
Prophylaxis:    
Remarks: Infestation commonly occurs in the skin. Also ref. 052499.  
Mortality and seasonality
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