Fly Control Measures
You should not wait until a problem exists to begin a fly control program. Flies are among the most difficult pests to control. A good program needs to be in place before fly numbers increase. Often...
View ArticleExternal parasites on beef cattle
Arthropod pests limit production in the beef cattle industry by affecting animals in many ways. External parasites are the most serious threat since they feed on body tissues.
View ArticleBest management practices for fly control
It’s that time of year when all livestock producers should be implementing fly management strategies.
View ArticleBiological control of flies in cattle feedlots
The stable fly and house fly are the major insect pests associated with cattle feedlots.
View ArticleSummer fly control on cattle
With summer conditions come the worry and loss associated with fly infestations of cattle.
View ArticleFly control for California cattle
Cattle pests, such as flies, cost cattlemen both in treatment expenditures and in lost production, due to irritation of the pests and the diseases they cause or transmit.
View ArticleFly control for beef cattle
There isn’t really a “best thing” for flies. Each producer should consider the options and choose the one that is best for his individual situation.
View ArticleProtecting cattle from horn flies
The most damaging insect pest for beef cattle in Texas is the horn fly.
View ArticleFlies must be controlled in the beef herd
Beef producers must control flies on their beef cattle. Flies can spread pinkeye, annoy animals and reduce gains.
View ArticleAre flies bugging your cattle?
Every spring, our thoughts turn from calving season to breeding season, green grass, rainy days and warmer temperatures. But with the growing pastures and pleasant temperatures come some disadvantages...
View ArticleFly control for the beef herd
The necessity for a fly control program for beef herds is inevitable and now is the time to plan your's for this year.
View ArticleControlling flies on pastured cattle
With record setting temperatures this spring insects are making an earlier appearance this year. Horn flies, face flies and even stable flies have been observed on grazing animals recently.
View ArticleFace 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.
View ArticleFly control averts lost animal performance
Flies, primarily horn flies, cause a loss in animal performance. We usually say the economic threshold for flies is around 200 per head.
View ArticleKeeping flies off cattle prevents stress and weightloss
Shoo, fly! With summer upon us, it is important to keep flies off of cattle.
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