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As cattle producers plan for the grazing season, a very important consideration should be what type of flies will impact their pastured cattle, and what method of fly control will work best for their management system.
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By Dave Boxler, Nebraska Extension Educator
As livestock producers prepare for another grazing season, thoughts are often directed towards grass conditions, animal conditioning, and fence repair. An additional very important consideration should include what type of flies will impact their pastured cattle, and what method of fly control will work best for their management system. Livestock fly control should be viewed as having a positive economic impact on livestock operations. There are three fly species that economically impact pastured cattle; horn fly, face fly and stable fly.
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Crush small larvae as they are found.
Check the label of insecticides registered for pests of roses and other flowers to see if sawflies are listed. Read and follow instructions to protect pollinators.
Be aware that Bt (Bacillus thurengiensis) products DO NOT work on this pest since it is the larva of a sawfly rather than a caterpillar.
For more information, contact the Pulaski County Extension Service at 606-679-6361 and request UK publication ID-118 Roses.
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