flies
Combatting the fly infestation in Johannesburg with ANB Vet
Johannesburg is currently experiencing a significant fly infestation, causing distress for both residents and businesses. This surge in fly activity can be attributed to several environmental and infrastructural factors. The hot and humid weather, combined with the heavy rains of the past month, has created optimal breeding conditions for[...]
BISA helps farmers win the battle against flies
Flies are not only a big irritation for people on farms. They also hamper production by harassing animals and making them restless, and they carry all kinds of disease. Fortunately, BISA (Bio-Insectaries South Africa) can help you with a solution to this problem. Their biological product is effective, and[...]
UP researcher advances fruit fly management through innovative study
Some SA fruit industries spend more than R300 million a year to combat fruit flies. UP researcher Tania Pogue explains how her study of pest traps could revolutionise how we protect our fruit exports. In a significant advancement for agricultural pest management, University of Pretoria (UP) researcher Tania Pogue[...]
All about flies – an Afrivet 101
Shoe, fly! Don’t bother me! We know they exist, and we know when they are most active, but do we truly know just how detrimental they are to our health, to the health of our livestock and pets and therefore how to control them in the right manner? Flies[...]
How flies can affect the productivity of your dairy herd
by Dr Jennifer Lawrence, Technical Consultant, Dairy and Antibiotic Ambassador at Elanco Animal Health Many people perceive flies as merely a nuisance and an irritation, but they can be a serious hazard to both humans and livestock. High fly numbers are worrisome to livestock and are carriers of important[...]