Stable Flies

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...

Integrated Pest Management on the Dairy

 Integrated Pest Management on the Dairy  By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Dairymen With warmer months on the near horizon so comes the scourge of summer pests. Flies and other insects are an inevitable part of farm life. They can be a serious nuisance to you, your animals, employees and even the...

Myth Buzz-ters – The Truth Behind Five Common Misconceptions about Product Rotation and Fly Control

 Myth Buzz-ters – The Truth Behind Five Common Misconceptions about Product Rotation and Fly Control  Provided by Central Life Sciences As every dairy operator knows, flies are an unpleasant but unavoidable reality of the profession. House, stable, face and horn flies are all common threats to a...

Dr. Joe

Pest Management Considerations for your OperationBy Joeseph W. Ward, Ph.DFor Livestock farmers, dealing with pests’ ins one of the most expensive and time consuming chores that comes with raising healthy livestock.  A variety of insect and mite pests affect the cattle industry.  House flies, stable...