Horn FliesHorn Flies can travel 7-10 miles to locate a host
Stable FlyNumber 1 economic pest of livestock
Non biting MidgeCommonly known as “blind mosquitoes”
House Fly Known as “Cosmopolitan Pest” because of their association with humans
Horn FliesHorn Flies can also be found feeding on horses
House FliesSanitation is the most effective way to control House Flies
Horn Flies Horn Flies take 20-30 blood meals a day
Horn FliesHorn Flies are less attracted to pale coats
Livestock/veterinary entomology is the evaluation and understanding of ectoparasites that bite and feed on livestock and companion animals, thus effecting the thriftiness, behavior, and lifestyle of the animals.
Insects are a major cause of mortality and reduced productivity in domestic livestock. The insects cause this damage directly by feeding on or parasitising livestock, or indirectly, by transmitting livestock diseases.
Insect of the Month
Stable flies are blood feeding, nasty biters that impact livestock, cattle and horse alike, significantly and economically. Stable flies are similar in appearance to the house flies but lack the 4 stripes on their thorax, have a projecting mouthpart used for biting and a checkered patterned abdomen. They are very difficult to control due to their lack of interaction with animals, they only feed once a day for a few minutes.
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