Rutledge Enterprise
2211 Tonckawa Hills Lane
Brenham, TX. 77833-7322
What is Biological Fly Control?
Biological fly control utilizes natural predators to control flies without the use of dangerous and expensive chemicals. One of nature's fly control methods is a tiny, parasitic wasp which is totally harmless to people or animals. The use of this harmless parasite is approved by the USDA and has proven to be a highly effective method of fly control.
How Does this Natural Fly Control Work?
The female parasitic wasp is biologically driven to seek out a fly pupa in which to lay her eggs. The larvae that hatch from the parasite's eggs consume the developing fly in the pupa case and stops the breeding cycle of the fly. One release of the parasites can reduce the population of flies. However, because of the difference in the life cycles of the fly and the parasite, and because migratory flies continue to enter the control area, a program of periodic releases will prove more effective. Most of our customers continue releases every one to three weeks throughout the fly breeding season.
Where Can this Control Methods Be Used?
The most common application of this control method is in animal compounds where house flies and other filth flies reproduce. The presence of animal manure or rotting organic materials attracts flies and provides an excellent environment for the fly to lay its eggs. The fly parasites can be used to control flies in cattle feed lots, dairy barns, poultry and hog operations, horse stables, llama pens, rabbitries, and other animal compounds. The parasites will not harm people, animals, plants, or worm beds.
How Do I Use the Parasites?
The parasites are shipped to the customer as developing larvae inside dead fly pupa cases and are packed in wood shavings. The wood shavings containing the developing parasites are to be spread throughout the animal compound or on manure piles wherever fly eggs have been deposited. (Complete instructions accompany the shipment). The emerging adult female parasite will then find the fly pupa and lay her eggs. The parasites are so tiny (approximately 1/10th inch in size) they are not likely to be seen or noticed after they have been released. However, be assured they are doing their job. The fly parasites are available as a colony of 15,000 parasitized pupae (about 55,000 insects) or as a half-colony. We will work with you to determine the quantity and program best suited for your needs.
Rutledge Enterprise
2211 Tonckawa Hills Lane
Brenham, TX. 77833-7322
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