Bio-Balanced Fly Control Program

Treatment Schedule and Prescriptions

Treatments are always measured in units. A unit consists of 8 ounces of parasitized fly pupae mixed with 8 ounces of wood shavings, for shipping protection. A unit contains approximately 10,000 parasitized fly pupae which yield from one to fifteen parasites, depending on the species.

Biocontrol Network supplies the following species of fly parasites:

Nasonia vitripennis: multiple breeder, laying five to fifteen eggs per pupae. Adaptable to all climates.

Muscidifurax zaraptor: single breeder, laying one egg per pupae. Adaptable to all climates.

Each facility will vary in terms of budget, fly control standards, and sanitation management; therefore, the keys below provide approximations only, and may occassionaly require slight adjustments.

Treatment Schedule for Equine Facilities:

           No. Horses        No. Units     Frequency
           1 - 5               1/2         Every 3 weeks
           6 - 10              1/2         Every 2 weeks
           11 - 15              1          Every 3 weeks
           16 - 20              1          Every 2 weeks
           21 - 25              1          Weekly
           26 - 75              2          Weekly
           76 - 200             3          Weekly
           201- 500             5          Weekly
           500 - 1000          6-10        Weekly

Treatment Schedule for Cow/Cattle Facilities:
# of Animals # of Units Frequency 10 - 50 1 Weekly 51 - 100 2 Weekly 101 - 500 3 Weekly 500 - 1000 4 Weekly 1001 - 5000 5-6 Weekly 5000 - 10000 6-8 Weekly 10000 - 20000 9-15 Weekly

Treatment Schedule for Commercial Poultry Facilities:
# of Animals # of Units Frequency 1 - 10000 1-2 Weekly 10000 - 50000 2-3 Weekly 50000 - 100000 3 Weekly

Treatment Schedule for Swine Facilities:
# of Animals # of Units Frequency 50 - 200 1 Bi-Monthly 300 - 600 2 Weekly 600 - 1000 3-4 Weekly 1000+ 5 Weekly

Treatment Schedule for Dog Kennels & Boarding Facilities:
# of Animals # of Units Frequency 50 - 200 1 Bi-Monthly 200 - 400 1 every 2 Weeks 400 - 600 1 Weekly 600 - 800 2 Weekly 800 - 1000 3 Weekly

Treatment Schedule for Rabbit Breeding Facilities:
# of Animals # of Units Frequency 1 - 20 1/2 every 3 Weeks 20 - 50 1/2 every 2 Weeks 50 - 100 1 every 2 Weeks 100 - 200 1 Weekly 200 - 500 2 Weekly

Treatment Schedule for Mink Farms:
# of Animals # of Units Frequency 50 - 200 1/2 Bi-Monthly 200 - 400 1 every 2 Weeks 400 - 600 1 Weekly 600 - 800 2 Weekly 800 - 1000 2-4 Weekly

Treatment Schedule for Fox Farms:
# of Animals # of Units Frequency 50 - 200 1 Bi-Weekly 200 - 400 1 every 2 Weeks 400 - 800 2 Weekly 800 - 1000 3 Weekly 1000 - 3000 3-5 Weekly

Fly Control | Products | Pest Problem Guide | Index

BICONET Home

Last Update: 06 Mar 01

http://www.biconet.com/flies/FCSchedule.html