Evaluation of a Biocontrol Method for Farm Fly Management

Project Overview

FNE93-015
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1993: $2,155.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1993
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Diane Mathews-Gehringer
4 Springs Farm

Commodities

  • Animals: bovine, swine

Practices

  • Pest Management: general pest management

    Proposal summary:

    Compare the effectiveness of releases of parasitic wasps and insecticidal baits in reducing fly populations in which hogs or cattle are housed.
    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.