The control of Fannia canicularis (L.) in poultry houses using impregnated cords |
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| Authors: | J R Williams |
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| Institution: | Ulster College , The Northern Ireland Polytechnic , Jordanstown, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland |
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| Abstract: | Comparative field trials of the use of ordinary and composite insecticide‐impregnated cords for the control of Fannia canicularis (L.) in poultry houses are described and shown to be capable of giving season‐long fly control. Dimethoate (30% w/v), fenchlorphos (12% w/v), trichlorphon (6.5% w/v) and, to a lesser extent, diazinon (20% w/v) are considered to be suitable insecticides for cord impregnation. Using impregnated cords at the rate of 0.98 m treated cord/m2 of floor area, the estimated cost of fly control was £3.50–5.00 per 1000 birds per season depending on the management system employed in the poultry house. |
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