A method of controlling ectoparasites of small rodents comprising providing one or more enclosures of appropriate size to such rodents, the enclosures having one or more peripheral openings allowing entry and egress of rodents, the enclosure including at least one aplicator arranged to contact a rodent; providing a composition comprising an ectoparasiticide on the applicator; and placing one or more enclosures in a locus where the rodents are expected, wherein the applicator is arranged and the composition is provided to apply an effective amount of the composition to the skin or hair of the rodent upon contact whith the applicator.
