Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2019: $224,003.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2022
Grant Recipient:
Pennsylvania State University
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Dr. Erika Machtinger
Pennsylvania State University
Description:
Flies are a nuisance on poultry facilities and can transmit pathogens that cause disease to humans and animals. Cultural control is the foundation of filth fly management and IPM. In this video, examples of cultural control methods will be reviewed as well as the importance of cultural control to filth fly management.
Type:
Multimedia
Target audience:
Farmers/Ranchers
This product is associated with the project "Biological Control Options for Fly Control in Poultry Facilities"
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