STABLE FLIES
Damage / Signs of Presence:
Prefer decaying organic matter which is most numerous around farms with animals.
Flies are directly responsible for disease transmission. They can transmit and carry foot-and-mouth disease, mastitis, pinkeye, streptococci, tuberculosis, and staphylococci.
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Flies cause milk contamination documented milk production losses.
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Flies cause animal stress and suffering. They are responsible for retarded weight gain with cattle.
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Flies cause extra labor and work keeping parlor ceilings, pipelines, etc. clean.
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Flies can cause problems with regulatory issues.
