Managing manure and conserving predators helps control flies in caged-layer poultry systems
As the rural-urban interface expands, controlling flies has become increasingly important on California poultry farms. Manure management is a critical component of keeping fly populations in check. Recent research demonstrates that the dry pad left behind after manure clea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
2001-09-01
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| Series: | California Agriculture |
| Online Access: | http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v055n05p26 |
| Summary: | As the rural-urban interface expands, controlling flies has become increasingly important
on California poultry farms. Manure management is a critical component of keeping
fly populations in check. Recent research demonstrates that the dry pad left behind
after manure cleanouts in cagedlayer poultry systems aids manure drying because of
the elevation and improved airflow. Most mites and beetles that prey on fly eggs and
larvae are removed in a cleanout, although predator populations require longer than
flies to recover. Leaving undisturbed manure (with a larger number of predators) adjacent
to recently removed manure did not improve fly control significantly in open-sided
layer houses, but might be more important in fully enclosed houses. |
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| ISSN: | 0008-0845 2160-8091 |