11/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook
A new research paper looks into natural means of pest control for horn flies (Haematobia irritans) and stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) that harm domestic cattle. The paper identifies a number of plants that could potentially manage these biting flies without using dangerous chemical insecticides.
The study was supported by the Agricultural Research Service. It was published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management.
The study concluded that plant-based pest control methods should be further examined in order to effectively employ them against horn flies, stable flies, and other harmful biting flies.
Check out the full study at this site.
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Journal Reference:
Showler, T. A. BOTANICALLY BASED REPELLENT AND INSECTICIDAL EFFECTS AGAINST HORN FLIES AND STABLE FLIES (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE). Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12 June 2017. DOI: 10.1093/jipm/pmx010.
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