Flies

More Than Just Fly Control

More Than Just Fly Control. Article provided by Central Life Sciences.Controlling nuisance insects can be difficult without the right products and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Over the years, the Central Life Sciences product lineup has grown to feature additional products that can do more to fight...

Tips for Promoting Cow Comfort

Tips for Promoting Cow Comfort. Article provided by Central Life Sciences. The summer months have arrived, and for most producers, those hot summer temperatures have already made their presence felt. These raised temperatures are responsible for causing heat stress in cattle. Heat stress can result in a...

Flies Are A Problem… We Have the Solution

Flies Are A Problem… We Have the Solution. Article provided by Central Life Sciences. Fly control on a dairy operation can feel like an overwhelming task. There are a number of different areas that need to be treated and maintained to protect your animals, employees and bottom line. From proper...

Keeping Flies at Bay

Keeping Flies at Bay. By Maura Keller. There are a wealth of health and wellness issues that producers need to constantly monitor in order to keep their livestock in good condition and their bottom line intact. But one particularly frustrating issue for ranchers, farmers and livestock alike, is the...

Effective Fly Control

Effective Fly Control. By Maura Keller. Cattlemen and dairy farmers take pride in their animals and the well-being of the herd. Unfortunately the unceasing presence of flies poses a risk to livestock, causing unnecessary use of energy, as well as a potential disease, decrease in grazing efficiency, reduced...

Control Pests to Improve Production

 Control Pests to Improve Production Article courtesy of Justin Talley - Oklahoma State University Arthropod pests limit production in the goat industry in many ways. External parasites feed on body tissue such as blood, skin and hair. The wounds and skin irritation produced by these parasites result in...

Battling Flies

 Battling Flies By Heather Smith Thomas Flies are a continual problem during warm weather, but there are several ways to reduce these pests.  Different flies have different habits and behavior, so a combination of tactics is most effective if you are trying to control several types of flies. ...

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next Level

Take Your Fly Control Efforts to the Next LevelArticle provided by Central Life Sciences- StarbarFlies on a dairy are more than just a nuisance, they contribute to a loss in production, spread diseases and annoy both your herd and employees.Protecting your dairy against fly infestations can make for a better work...

Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Blind Quarters

 Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Blind Quarters    Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences   Flies are a nuisance to dairy cows, but they also present some serious health and productivity risks. With house and face flies acting as the most prevalent fly in confined situations, they...

The Pesky Truth “You can’t control pests if you aren’t controlling your facility. Your first line of defense is always a clean barn.”

 The Pesky Truth  “You can’t control pests if you aren’t controlling your facility. Your first line of defense is always a clean barn.”  By Aly McClure for American DairymenAs we move into the warmer months, we must realize the inevitable is coming sooner rather than later. Flies...

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