fly control

Listen in on Discussions and Debates in the Angus Breed on The Angus Conversation Podcast
Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Journal

Improve Performance With Effective Fly Control for Cattle
Adapted from an article by Elanco

Inflation Reduction Act Increases Agricultural Conservation Program Funds
Adapted from a release by Blair Fannin, Texas A&M AgriLife

K-State Beef Stocker Field Day Slated Sept. 29
Adapted from a release by Angie Stump Denton, K‑State Research and Extension

In this episode Susan interviews Ian, who in the past has been an organics standards auditor, and we learn a little about organic farming of livestock and how organic farms manage their parasites. The question is : are there some lessons in there for those of us who run conventional farms? It seems when everything depends on good planning you really need to do it well.

Email your feedback or topic suggestions: wormcasts@paraboss.com.au

Ian's limerick
Organic farming is grouse
But don’t get a worm, fly or louse
Cos a drench or a dip
Or a tail fold nip
They won’t let those things near your house

Yes, it’s that special time of year that we all love: Fly Season! For all of my fellow homesteaders currently in the throes of fly season and the ones about to experience it, I’m here to deliver my top four strategies on how to mitigate our pesky little friends. I provide in depth details on each strategy and all of the necessary links to access the tools mentioned in the episode.

My Top Four Strategies for Natural Fly Control: 

1.  Fly predators:  “Good" bugs fighting “Bad” bugs.  Get your fly predators at http://bit.ly/2KUZhin
2. Manure Management:  Flies adore poop.  If you don’t keep it under control, you have no chance to control flies.
3. DIY Fly Sprays:  Who knew essential oils were so effective? I rely heavily on my homemade sprays to help me survive the fly onslaught. 
4. Trap Them: Simple, yet effective. 
   
   

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Click here for your free guide on how to create your own fly traps https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/07/homemade-fly-trap.html