"Flies will win every single year."
In this episode of the Everyday Extension podcast, host Justine Johns and K-State Entomologist Dr. Cassandra Olds discuss the significant challenges that cattle producers face with flies and ticks. They explore how these pests affect animal health and production, and provide insights on recognizing fly problems, building an integrated pest management plan, and the role of spring burning in controlling pest populations. The conversation also highlights innovative methods for fly control, the importance of dung beetles, and the complexities of insecticide resistance. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on effective strategies to manage livestock insects and improve herd health.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fly and Tick Management
03:32 Understanding the Impact of Flies and Ticks
13:31 Creating an Integrated Pest Management Plan
21:18 The Role of Burning in Pest Control
24:27 Research Findings on Burning and Livestock Production
33:00 Innovative Fly Control Methods
34:51 Innovative Fly Control Solutions
38:20 The Role of Dung Beetles in Ecosystem Health
51:52 Understanding Insecticide Resistance vs. Failure
01:02:11 Effective Insecticide Rotation Strategies
01:02:21 Understanding Chemical Grouping in Agriculture
01:03:55 Effective Use of Fly Tags
01:07:20 Tagging Strategies for Optimal Fly Control
01:11:16 The Importance of Resistance Management
01:16:15 Feed Through Insect Growth Regulators
01:20:40 Debunking Myths: The Truth About Garlic in Fly Control
01:25:47 Contact Info
Resources
Willis Bruce Fly Trap - https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g1195
Livestock Pest Face Flies Publication - https://bookstore.ksre.k-state.edu/download/face-flies-livestock-pests_MF3611
How to manage flies video - https://youtu.be/CruB4fINMKY
Cattle Pen Maintenance Publication - https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/cattle-pen-maintenance_MF3511.pdf
Spring burning helps to control tick, fly populations video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbTRC8rjTXw
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