Stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) are recognised as significant pests in livestock systems worldwide. Their biting activity not only irritates animals, leading to stress and reduced productivity, but ...

Few pests are more annoying to beef producers than flies, and it’s really no wonder. Flies are scavenger pests. They eat all kinds of undesirable things, like dead animals, plant waste and manures.

The importance of fly management, utilizing drones to spay crops and the advantages and disadvantages of aerial seeding cover crops all were issues discussed during the August 16 Kansas Livestock ...