Flies, such as house flies, face flies, stable flies, and horn flies can significantly disrupt livestock operations, causing stress and spreading disease. To effectively manage these pests, operators should implement a robust Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program centered around ClariFly® Larvicide. By taking a proactive and comprehensive approach to fly control, operations can minimize the impact of these pests and ensure healthier, more productive herds.
To assist operators in adopting this integrated strategy, we’ve developed an interactive IPM module that walks you through the entire process, making it easier than ever to build a fly control program tailored to your operation's specific needs.
Here’s what you’ll find in our interactive IPM tool:
The “P.I.E.” Approach: Our recommended approach to fly control includes three critical phases:
- Planning: Understand your operation’s unique pest challenges and identify problem areas.
- Implementation: Put your plan into action with a variety of tactics, from fly exclusion to larvicide treatments.
- Evaluation: Regularly assess the effectiveness of your control efforts and refine your strategy as needed to ensure long-term success.
IPM Breakdown: The module provides a detailed overview of each layer of the IPM pyramid, with practical tips and product recommendations for every phase:
- Cultural Control: Increase the importance of proper sanitation and animal husbandry aspects like removing manure, spilt feed and soiled bedding to eliminate potential larval habitat.
- Physical-Mechanical Control: Conduct routine maintenance of facilities including sealing off entry points, increasing air flow and utilizing non-insecticidal traps to prevent flies in unwanted areas.
- Biological Control: Augment and preserve natural fly predators and parasitoids around your facility to reduce fly populations.
- Chemical Control: Learn how to use the right combination of chemical products, including conventional insecticides and biorational feed-throughs like ClariFly® Larvicide, to increase efficacy and success with long-term fly control.
By utilizing the interactive IPM module and following the P.I.E. strategy, producers can tackle fly problems with confidence. The module not only guides you through the process but also provides real-time updates and recommendations tailored to your operation.
Take control of your operation’s fly control program today by exploring the interactive IPM tool and integrating ClariFly® Larvicide into your IPM strategy.