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One of the key cultural methods of controlling flies on
the farm is the use of ventilation to help dry manure and bedding. Manure that is in the 55-65% moisture range
can become a harborage for several species of flies seen on the farm. These in turn then may prove an issue with your
animals. Spots around drinkers / troughs
and alleyways need to be kept as dry as possible and fans positioned to help
dry manure in these key spots may be in order.
The amount of money spent on electricity is usually lower than what we
see spent on insecticides. So, by
managing the water on a farm you can help control flies on the farm.
Is there such a condition of floor conditions being too dry? I have heard some ventilation experts talk about the issues associated with houses being too dry. It been my experience that too much moisture in the houses has always been a condition that the grower must manage to keep the houses dry. Then I have heard comments that you can over-ventilate and make the houses too dry. Is this just an excuse that is used to justify why a house is not kept dry as possible.
ReplyDeleteWe do see times of the year when litter becomes dry. Winter with low humidity can sometimes create dusty conditions. So, floor condition should be part of daily house inspection to see if you are over venting / drying too much for conditions.
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