Face Flies
Fly control near livestock facilities
The stable fly and house fly are the major insect pests at confined livestock units.
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The cow-calf manager: Fly control to keep the flies from winning
Production losses to the US beef industry have been estimated in the $700 million dollar range from horn flies alone.
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Timely Tips for cow calf producers in September
Follow these cow calf management tips for your herd as temperatures start to cool off.
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Reducing flies helps keep herds healthy
Flies are annual summer pests of cattle and other livestock. Controlling them could mean happier, healthier and heavier livestock, said Lee Townsend, extension entomologist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
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Fly control around concentrated animal facilities
Flies may be a nuisance or be of economic concern due to transmission of disease, reduction in growth or production.
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Treating for pest flies on livestock
Flies can affect the performance of livestock such as weight gains. It can also potentially carry pathogens like pinkeye.
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Insect control proves essential in livestock production
Fly season is in full swing, and a Purdue Extension entomologist says insect control is essential as these pests can lead to disease and decreased growth rates in livestock.
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Insect control proves essential in livestock production
Fly season is in full swing, and a Purdue Extension entomologist says insect control is essential as these pests can lead to disease and decreased growth rates in livestock.
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Fly control on cattle is critical
The economic loss due to fly infestation in cattle herds has been well documented.
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Face fly control guide
The face fly congregates about the eyes and nose of animals, causing annoyance and possible disease transmission. This NebGuide discusses face fly breeding and effective controls.
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Best management practices for fly control
It’s that time of year when all livestock producers should be implementing fly management strategies.
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