Vetafarm Avimec is a topical treatment for scaly face mite (Knemidokoptes pilae) in budgerigars. Applied as a drop-on liquid, it targets the burrowing mites responsible for the characteristic honeycomb lesions around the cere, beak, eyelids, legs, and feet.

The active ingredient ivermectin penetrates tissue to reach mites that have already burrowed, not just those on the surface. Avimec is applied externally — typically to the skin at the back of the neck — and is formulated for safe use in budgerigars. It addresses both early-stage and established infestations, with treatment repeated at intervals as directed until lesions resolve and mite activity ceases.

Avimec is the standard recommendation for scaly face mite in budgerigars because it works systemically rather than just on the surface. Owners use it at first sign of crusty lesion formation around the cere to prevent the mite from progressing further into the beak and surrounding tissue.