Control Stable Flies to Reduce Stress for Cattle

Authors

Jack Campbell, Entomology Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sandi Alswager Karstens, IANR News and Publishing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Date of this Version

July 2005

Abstract

As if recent hot, humid days weren't tough enough, Nebraska cattle are battling stable flies, which can exacerbate heat stress and other problems, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist said. Cattle producers should act now to reduce stable flies in feedlots, said Jack Campbell, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources entomologist at UNL's West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte.