Feb 13, 2025

BOOR: Extension hosting livestock insect management meeting

Posted Feb 13, 2025 5:00 PM
written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District
written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District

Dr. Cassandra Olds, Professor of Entomology at Kansas State University is presenting a program on insect control for livestock in March. The program will be held at the Ellis County Extension office at 601 Main St in Hays on Tuesday, March 4. The program will start at 4 p.m. with light refreshments and run about an hour.

Dr. Olds is an expert in control of common livestock pests including flies, and ticks among others.

Topics covered during the program include:

1.       Determining which flies your livestock have a problem with
2.       Why flies develop resistance to insecticides
3.       What can you do to slow the spread of resistance within fly populations
4.       Developing an integrated pest management program

RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary for the refreshments. Please email or call Alicia Boor at [email protected] or 785-628-9430 to RSVP. We hope to see you there.