A contributor article published via Boston 25 News outlines how biting insect activity, specifically flies, mosquitoes and midges, affects horse behavior, with documented responses including tail swishing, stomping, agitation and reduced feeding or focus. The piece also links environmental conditions such as manure buildup, damp bedding, standing water and poor ventilation to increased pest presence. […]
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New World screwworm target of Texas eradication efforts
A parasitic fly that was once eradicated from the United States may be on the verge of a comeback, and...
Tech test: How well do you know flies?
Our July Tech Test allows you to test your familiarity with flies.
Innovative methods exist to monitor and ensure pest control in food facilities
By transforming house flies into biosensors and decomposition detectors, PMPs can turn the pestiferous into the pestsnifferous.
Use monitoring to learn key information for successful fly control
Through monitoring, we learn so much important information that’s necessary for deciding on a control solution.
Consider the surroundings if flies are persistent
If flies are persistent without obvious causes, consider the surroundings. For example, nearby farms or processing plants also can attract...
Understand fly behavior and species to determine best elimination method
Flies come in various shapes and sizes, each with unique quirks and characteristics. From the speedy house flies to the...
Effective fly control starts outdoors
Effective fly control starts outdoors to prevent infestations from moving inside.
Why sanitation is a critical part of a successful integrated pest management
Because small flies typically are a sanitation pest, sanitation measures that help eliminate conducive conditions are a critical part of...
ID tips on four common pest flies in homes or kitchens
One of the most critical steps next to customer communication is identification. Misidentification of these species can lead to ineffective...
Eliminate sources for better control of small flies
“Small flies” such as fruit flies (Drosophilidae), drain flies (Psychodidae), phorid flies (Phoridae) and fungus gnats (Sciaridae) are problems in...
‘Man-eater’ fly detected in livestock at southern Mexico border
The New York Post reported that Texas wildlife officials are on the lookout for the New World Screwworm fly (hominivorax) after cases...
Rockwell Labs offers new solution for fly management
Dr. Cisse Spragins, CEO of Rockwell Labs, shares more about new EcoVia Fly Killer, a botanical pesticide that targets all...
5 tips for odor control to prevent fly infestations
Flies can detect and follow odors over long distances, using chemoreceptors that detect specific volatile aromatic chemicals.
UVA LED ILT for filth fly management
New-generation ultraviolet-A (UVA) LED filament ILT technology is beneficial for progressive filth fly management.
Using essential oil formulations to cover fly pheromones
As a PMP, I have been in situations where I did all the right things to control flies. But I...