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Efficacy of using parasitic wasps to control stable flies in Kansas feedlots

Authors

• • G.L. Greene
• • J.E. Cilek

Abstract

Release of parasitic wasps has resulted in stable fly reductions averaging 28, 42 and 38% for 1991, 1992, and 1993, respectively, with considerable variation from feedlot to feedlot. Costs for parasites plus sampling averaged $.23, $.32 and $.26 per animal during 1991, 1992, and 1993, respectively. Because stable flies are estimated to cause losses of $5.00 to $30.00 per animal, these costs are very reasonable.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1994, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 94-373-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 704, Beef, Cattle feedlot, Stable fly, Fly parasites, Pest management costs

How to Cite: Greene, G. & Cilek, J. (1994) “Efficacy of using parasitic wasps to control stable flies in Kansas feedlots”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2062