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

Authors

G.L. Greene
J.E. Cilek

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

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.

Recommended Citation

Greene, G.L. and Cilek, J.E. (1994) "Efficacy of using parasitic wasps to control stable flies in Kansas feedlots," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2062