Insecticidal apparatus and methods are provided for controlling or managinginsect pests and ectoparasites. An apparatus for administering an insecticidalcompound to a subject can include a material for absorbing an insecticidalcompoundand an insecticidal compound. An insecticidal apparatus can include anattachmentelement for attaching the apparatus to a desired location. Insect pests orectoparasitescan be controlled or managed on subjects or animals coming into contact withor inproximity to an insecticidal apparatus as disclosed herein.
