How To Assess Fly Density on Poultry Farms
No poultry farm on the planet is fly-free, and up to a point, flies are an occupational hazard. However, you can have too many, so the crucial question is, not...
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7 Fly Prevention Strategies for Pig Farms
With the fly season approaching, many pig farmers will soon focus on fly prevention strategies. There is no single definitive method for keeping a fly population at bay. Different strategies will work...
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What Control Do Environmental Health Officers Have Over Nuisance Flies?
Environmental Health Officers have the authority to control nuisance fly populations under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.
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How is Climate Change Impacting Fly Control on Farms in the UK?
Summers in the UK are becoming increasingly hotter, winters milder, and there's often more rain scattered in between. One thing's for sure: the effects of climate change are now all...
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3 Best Non-Chemical Fly Control Products
It's true: fly control doesn’t have to involve using invasive chemicals. Many livestock keepers and farmers look toward safer, alternative methods to control different fly species - especially during warmer...
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Fly Lifespan — How Long Do Flies Live For?
If you’re thinking a day is all a fly gets, then you’re not the only one; it’s a common myth that flies have such short lifespans. While different flies live...
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How To Know Which Type of Flies You’re Trying To Control
Fly species feed on different things, depending on the type and species. Their habits and lifestyle vary, as do the methods used to control them. Fly prevention methods include cultural...
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5 Best Fly Control Products for Biting Flies
Any fly can be an unwelcome addition in the home, on farms, or in animal housing, but biting flies add considerably more problems. Not only can their bites be painful...
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How Does Fly Spray Work?
As a poultry farm manager, you understand the importance of keeping your facilities free of flies. Not only do they pose a nuisance to your birds, but they can also...
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Non-Biting vs. Biting Flies - What Are the Differences?
All flies pose a problem to herd health and animal welfare, with those that bite posing unique challenges and impacting yield and farm incomes. There are also significant environmental problems...
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What Is a Darkling (Litter) Beetle?
Found throughout the natural world and spanning the entire globe, the darkling beetle is often seen as a pest to the agricultural industry, but the vast majority of species reside...
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How To Control Flies on a Pig Farm
What’s the best way to control flies on a pig farm? It’ll depend - to some degree - on your farm's stocking density and layout. Also important: location, location, location....
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How To Control Flies on a Dairy Farm
Fly control on a dairy farm requires a management programme that reflects the number of cows and the farm design.
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