Beyond annoying animals and employees alike, insects can severely interfere with profitability and impact an operation’s bottom line. To protect the well-being of livestock and avoid lost production, consider implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to combat nuisance insects. A comprehensive IPM program consists of three phases:
By understanding the extent of insect infestations, implementing control tactics to reduce infestations and checking and monitoring on a regular basis, you can reduce the number of flies on your operation. Learn more about Integrated Pest Management programs and the three phases that go into it on our new interactive IPM Module!
A record snowpack that’s far from fully melted, combined with last winter’s record rains, may mean it will be some time before Cory Vanderham, owner of Vanderham West Dairy in Corcoran, CA, will get his [Read More …]
Flies 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 [Read More …]
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