Pest management

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Darkling beetles

Darkling beetles or lesser mealworms (Alphitobius diaperinus) are common cosmopolitan insect pests of broiler houses where they often occur in large numbers in the bedding litter material that is used on... read more

Flies

There are many species of flies that tend to congregate around poultry facilities. The main species found in Australia include the house fly (Musca domestica), the little house fly (Fannia canicularis), the... read more

Rodent control

Rodents, such as rats and mice, can be a major cost factor on the poultry farm because of the food that they eat and spoil with faeces and urine, the... read more

Wild bird control

Wild birds can be a considerable nuisance and even a threat to commercial poultry farms. They can create a mess with their droppings, consume feed and water, contaminate feed and water... read more