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Improved L ivestock Productivity = Financial S ecurity. The Problem: Flies !. ZeroFly ® Livestock is one of the most suitable option for penned animals, including dairy cows and pigs, to prevent attack from flies, mosquitoes, and midges.
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The Problem: Flies! ZeroFly® Livestock is one of the most suitable option for penned animals, including dairy cows and pigs, to prevent attack from flies, mosquitoes, and midges Flies create large-scale havoc while often undetected as the cause
Biting and House flies House Fly Biting Fly Tsetse fly – trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) Stable fly – mastitis Agitation results in reduced milk production Cow defensive motions cause weight loss, poor feed efficiency Implicated in transmission of 65 diseases Spreads mastitis Transmits Pink Eye Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome Virus Implicated with diarrheal diseases caused by bacteria
ZeroFly® Livestock : A New Option for Fly Control HOW IT WORKS Studies show flies travel at low levels and will land on the fabric when approaching the animal shelters
Performance of ZeroFly® Livestock Mosquito (Aedesaegypti) Mosquitoes held for 24 hr • The proven insecticide, deltamethrin, kills flies and mosquitoes that land on the fabric. • A 10-20 second exposure to the treated surface is sufficient to kill most flies. Although time to death varies between fly species, they die within 24 hrs.
ZeroFly® Livestock - Validation Cattle Defense againstBiting Flies 80% fewer defensive movements in shelters lined with treated netting
ZeroFly® Livestock - Validation Flies on Cattle 77% fewer flies on animals at the 10-week point
Maintenance Installation • Measure perimeter of shed/pen/sty; then cut the required length of ZeroFly® Livestock from roll. • Nail to bottom boards of pen; stretch and nail to highest board of pen. • Keep bottom of fence 10 cm above ground. • Pull the fence tight to avoid sagging. Do not over stretch. • Wear gloves and protective clothing to avoid potential irritation to eyes or skin. Wash skin with soap and rinse after contact. Proper maintenance is the key to long-lasting fly control with Livestock. Vegetation: Keep a five meter perimeter around the shelter clear of vegetation. Cleaning: Dirt interferes with exposure of flies to insecticide, so the surface of the fence must be kept clean. Use a cloth or soft broom to wipe the fence when dirt layer becomes visible. Fence can also be washed with water. For livestock in concrete and brick shelters: Attach Fence on top of the wall, using multiple fixation points.
How this product can help you • Increases milk quality by less contamination from flies • Increases milk yield by having calmer cows • In case of Tsetse control, allows use of high yield exotic breeds • Improves sanitation conditions, especially when installed around manure piles • Eliminates concern for insecticide residues in meat or milk • Prevent diseases spread by flies, reduce veterinary expenses • Reduces nuisance flies around the family at home and neighbors of the community • Provides peace of mind for an extended amount of time
Frequently Asked Questions • What does ZeroFly®Livestock control? • The insecticide control all major livestock flies, mosquitoes, and midges when they land on the screen. • How quickly does it kill flies? • A 10-20 second exposure to the treated surface is sufficient to kill most flies. However, time to death varies between fly species and may take up to 24 hrs. • How safe is the insecticide? • It is approved by FAO for agricultural use and WHO for use in public health. It is considered safe. • What is SCREEN made of? • SCREEN is a polyethylene polymer with insecticide incorporated into the yarns. The plastic was chosen to provide a measured dose continuously at the surface. The textile is rugged enough for outdoor use. • What is the lifespan of the fabric? • SCREEN will remain effective for one year or more after installation depending upon environmental conditions • What effect does the sun have on SCREEN? • UV stabilizers are added to the formulation to insure longevity of the product.
Frequently Asked Questions • How is it installed? • Install fence according to the VF installation guide. SCREEN can be cut to custom lengths and installed • by farm labor using a hammer and nails. • How large can the pen be? • A height of one meter is sufficient to prevent most flies from getting into the shelter. The maximum • perimeter distance has not been established but SCREEN will work in most situations where animals are • kept permanently penned • How is it maintained? • Install SCREEN 10 cm above the soil to reduce dirt buildup. Keep vegetation trimmed near the shelter • to eliminate fly resting areas. Keep material clean using a soft broom or washing occasionally with water • to prevent buildup of dust. Keeping dirt and dust off the material prevents interference between insecticide • on surface and the resting insects • Can it be safely discarded? • At the end of useful life SCREEN may have, at most, a trace of insecticide and can be disposed per local • guidelines for plastic materials. Alternatively the material can be used for other farm purposes such as • fencing around gardens or mulch to prevent erosion.