As warmer weather approaches, livestock producers may be looking ahead to fly season and considering management strategies that go beyond simply treating adult flies. Many experts say early planning and integrated approaches can help reduce pressure before populations peak later in the summer.
Kirk Dailey, Regional Sales Manager with Central Life Sciences, says effective fly control often starts by targeting populations early in their lifecycle. By focusing on prevention and management practices, producers may be able to limit future generations before they become a larger problem.
Dailey says fly management works best when it combines multiple strategies rather than relying on a single solution. Along with feed-based tools that target developing flies, everyday husbandry practices can play a major role in limiting breeding areas and slowing population growth.
As temperatures begin to rise across the Midwest, taking a proactive approach to fly management may help producers reduce stress on livestock and maintain performance through the warmer months. Early attention to cleanliness, facility management, and integrated control strategies can play an important role in keeping fly pressure in check throughout the season.
