Method and composition for controlling lice

摘要

The invention relates to a method for controlling lice on an organism, comprising of treating the organism with a composition at least consisting of: a) lactoperoxidase; b) thiocyanate; and/or c) iodide; and d) a hydrogen peroxide source. The method is particularly suitable for controlling sea lice in fish or crustaceans, but can also be applied against aphids on plants and head lice on humans. The invention further relates to a composition and kit for use in the method.