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Comprehensive Solutions for Effective Fly Control and Beyond

May 31, 2023

Flies are not only a nuisance, but they can also pose significant health risks to humans and animals alike. To maintain a clean and hygienic environment, effective fly control is essential. Additionally, proper rotation is vital in fighting against fly bait resistance — allowing for even greater fly control on any operation.

[Podcast] Exploring the Importance of Fly Control for Dairy Operations with ClariFly® Larvicide

May 16, 2023

In this episode, the experts from Central Life Sciences discuss ClariFly® Larvicide and the importance of fly control on dairy operations including biosecurity and employee retention (1:03), the threats of flies and the diseases they spread (3:33), fly audits on a dairy operation (7:11) and the importance of implementing an integrated pest management program (8:46).

5 proactive mitigation strategies for effective fly control for dairy cattle

Understanding the habits and lifecycles of four types of flies that have the most significant impact on dairy operations is crucial for proactively and effectively controlling fly populations.

May 15, 2023

Phillip Jardon

Each fly species is different in how they live, feed and reproduce. That is why understanding the habits and lifecycles of a specific fly and identifying which flies can impact your operation is the crucial first step for effectively controlling fly populations on your operation.

[Podcast] The importance of controlling flies on your dairy operation

July 26, 2022

In this episode, the experts from Central Life Sciences discuss ClariFly® Larvicide and the importance of fly control on dairy operations including the importance of a complete IPM program (3:10); identifying flies and their threats (4:59) and an explanation of how a larvicide controls flies (8:14). We then hear from Cameron Dakin (12:00), a third-generation dairy farmer who speaks to benefits he’s experienced while using ClariFly® Larvicide over the past several years.

What you can lose when your cows are bunching

April 28, 2022

Matti McBride

Have you ever watched your cows stand in a big group and wondered what kind of secrets they’re sharing or how much they’re costing you by standing and socializing instead of producing milk?

Two small flies, one big problem: Reduce disease and productivity losses with effective fly control

July 29, 2020

Richard J. Hack

Fly infestations on U.S. dairy operations cost the industry and individual farmers significantly in lost productivity and feed efficiency and increase the risk of disease.

Ask a Vet: Prevent flies before they become a problem

May 26, 2020

Jim Heier

With warmer weather on the horizon, the thought of flies around the farm starts to become a concern. Flies not only spread disease-causing bacteria but also can lower milk production.

Stop stable flies from biting into profits

April 23, 2020

Julia Hollister

It only takes five stable flies biting on the front legs of a cow to reduce weight gains and milk yields, according to Alec Gerry, a University of California – Davis veterinary entomology specialist.

Ask a Vet: Fly control

May 24, 2019

Jim Heier

The problem Flies can be costly to dairy farmers due to disease transmission and irritation. Whether feeding upon animals or simply being a nuisance, flies can reduce milk production and decrease weight gains.

Comprehensive control: Four key components of an effective IPM program

March 31, 2019

Casey White

Nuisance flies are a vector of disease and an irritant to cattle and workers on a dairy operation. Because of the confined nature of a dairy, it is important to use an integrated pest management (IPM) program for effectively controlling fly populations.

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Comprehensive Solutions for Effective Fly Control and Beyond

[Podcast] Exploring the Importance of Fly Control for Dairy Operations with ClariFly® Larvicide

5 proactive mitigation strategies for effective fly control for dairy cattle

[Podcast] The importance of controlling flies on your dairy operation

What you can lose when your cows are bunching

Two small flies, one big problem: Reduce disease and productivity losses with effective fly control

Ask a Vet: Prevent flies before they become a problem

Stop stable flies from biting into profits

Ask a Vet: Fly control

Comprehensive control: Four key components of an effective IPM program

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