5 Best Fly Control Products for Biting Flies
Any fly can be an unwelcome addition in the home, on farms, or in animal housing, but biting flies add considerably more problems. Not only can their bites be painful...
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How Does Fly Spray Work?
As a poultry farm manager, you understand the importance of keeping your facilities free of flies. Not only do they pose a nuisance to your birds, but they can also...
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Non-Biting vs. Biting Flies - What Are the Differences?
All flies pose a problem to herd health and animal welfare, with those that bite posing unique challenges and impacting yield and farm incomes. There are also significant environmental problems...
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What Is a Darkling (Litter) Beetle?
Found throughout the natural world and spanning the entire globe, the darkling beetle is often seen as a pest to the agricultural industry, but the vast majority of species reside...
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How To Control Flies on a Pig Farm
What’s the best way to control flies on a pig farm? It’ll depend - to some degree - on your farm's stocking density and layout. Also important: location, location, location....
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How To Control Flies on a Dairy Farm
Fly control on a dairy farm requires a management programme that reflects the number of cows and the farm design.
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A Guide to Dairy Ventilation
A well-ventilated dairy is essential for happy, healthy cows, leading to good productivity and yields - as well as a lower carbon footprint.
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7 Best Baits for Mice in 2023: A Complete Guide
Mice pilfer food, infest the home, and generally cause a nuisance. Perhaps you’ve experimented with different types of traps, including old-fashioned glue traps or snap traps, but have had zero...
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3 Best Bait Boxes in the UK Reviewed - And Why They’re Better than Rat Traps
Rodents are known for being avid breeders, producing as many as 22 babies per litter. This means that if an infestation starts with only a few crawling around in your...
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4 Best Feeders For Chickens: 2023 Dalton's Guide
Finding the perfect chicken feeder can make all the difference to your flock's health and strength. Whether you are a backyard farmer or produce at an industrial level, the right...
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9 Best Rat Poisons in the UK Reviews 2023: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From small, quaint villages to luxurious cities, rats are always in search of a home. They will settle in anywhere – both indoors and outdoors. And if they’ve chosen to...
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Avian Flu aka Bird Flu – A Comprehensive Guide
The UK is experiencing one of the worst outbreaks of bird flu. Crucial to protecting birds and preventing the transmission of this disease is information.
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Do Hen Houses Attract Mice and Rats? What You Need to Know
Rodents pose big problems for your chickens. They can cause deep distress, in addition to eating eggs, gnawing through chicken wire, and consuming all the feed in sight. They are,...
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Poultry Pest Management: A Complete Guide
Infestations by flies, mites, and beetles are a real threat to farmers. They can severely limit productivity and destroy the health of an entire flock. Outbreaks shouldn't be underestimated, but...
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Will Chickens Kill and Eat Each Other?
Ideally, raising hens is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. More and more non-farmers bring home their very own flock in expectation of fresh eggs and a rewarding adventure. However, all too...
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