"Flies will win every single year."In this episode of the Everyday Extension podcast, host Justine Johns and K-State Entomologist Dr. Cassandra Olds discuss the significant challenges that cattle producers face with flies and ticks. They explore how these pests affect animal health and production, and provide insights on recognizing fly problems, building an integrated pest management plan, and the role of spring burning in controlling pest populations. The conversation also highlights innovative methods for fly control, the importance of dung beetles, and the complexities of insecticide resistance. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on effective strategies to manage livestock insects and improve herd health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fly and Tick Management03:32 Understanding the Impact of Flies and Ticks13:31 Creating an Integrated Pest Management Plan21:18 The Role of Burning in Pest Control24:27 Research Findings on Burning and Livestock Production33:00 Innovative Fly Control Methods34:51 Innovative Fly Control Solutions38:20 The Role of Dung Beetles in Ecosystem Health51:52 Understanding Insecticide Resistance vs. Failure01:02:11 Effective Insecticide Rotation Strategies01:02:21 Understanding Chemical Grouping in Agriculture01:03:55 Effective Use of Fly Tags01:07:20 Tagging Strategies for Optimal Fly Control01:11:16 The Importance of Resistance Management01:16:15 Feed Through Insect Growth Regulators01:20:40 Debunking Myths: The Truth About Garlic in Fly Control01:25:47 Contact Info ResourcesWillis Bruce Fly Trap - https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g1195Livestock Pest Face Flies Publication - https://bookstore.ksre.k-state.edu/download/face-flies-livestock-pests_MF3611How to manage flies video - https://youtu.be/CruB4fINMKYCattle Pen Maintenance Publication - https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/cattle-pen-maintenance_MF3511.pdfSpring burning helps to control tick, fly populations video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbTRC8rjTXw

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