Fly control for cattle

Learn how to repel those summertime pests in barn and around your manure piles with these farm fly control strategies.

I jumped in with Vernon today… Some of our cows had got mixed in with the neighbor’s… plus they needed salt, mineral, and dust. I know I’ve talked about giving cattle their …

Flies can be a big problem for cattle and producers and nature has the answer. Try these four great methods on your farm, ranch or homestead and learn how to control flies in cattle and other livestock.

Flies are among the most difficult pests to control. Some species of flies, including horn flies and stable flies are blood feeders. These biting flies can cause serious economic losses every year. Non-biting flies are also problematic, as they carry disease and can be very annoying for both livestock and humans.

Ways to control flies on beef cattle are more diverse than ever. Natural and biological practices now offer options along with the standby chemical control methods of pour-ons, sprays, dust bags, back rubbers, and insecticide ear tags.

Flies can be a big problem for cattle and producers and nature has the answer. Try these four great methods on your farm, ranch or homestead and learn how to control flies in cattle and other livestock.

You’ve probably seen testimonials from fellow farmers and ranchers who claim that feeding garlic can keep flies off their cattle. Maybe like me, you’re a bit skeptical. Could that reall…

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Whether you live in a small town, suburb or rural area, flies on your property can be a big problem. Flies are noisy and unpleasant, and some of them pack a nasty bite. Flies also carry disease, so having a lot of them around could even put your health at risk.

The summer heat brings many bugs to beat. Here are tips on fly control for various types of livestock on your farm.