Extension Circular 71-1512 is a guide for controlling insects on dairy cattle

Campbell, John B.

Roselle, Robert E.

English

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Extension 1971 EC71-1512 Guide for Control of Insects on Dairy Cattle John B. Campbell Robert E. Roselle University of Nebraska-Lincoln, rroselle1@unl.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist Campbell, John B. and Roselle, Robert E., "EC71-1512 Guide for Control of Insects on Dairy Cattle" (1971). Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. 4128. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist/4128 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Extension at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. GUIDE FOR CONTROL OF INSECTS By John B. Campbell PRECAUTIONS '. TTLE Rosel~~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ,.. <;<Cj '0(0 '\0-()~ sf ~· 0((;..~ EC 71-1512 (:,. \; Read and understand the label on every insectrcide before opening the container. If instructions for dairy use are not on the label, do not use the material. Never use more insecticide than recommended on the label. Keep pesticides in their original containers, outside the house in locked storage, out of reach of children, pets, irresponsible persons, and livestock and away from food and feed. FLY CONTROL Sanitation is the first important step in a fly control program. House flies, stable flies and blow flies are the most abundant species around a dairy. These flies breed in strawy manure, spilled hay and grain, bedding and other decaying organic matter as well as manure. These areas should be cleaned up and the material disposed of at least weekly during the summer months. All pens, loafing sheds, calf and cow stalls should be cleaned at regular intervals, and the material spread on the fields to dry before larv~l development is completed. The choice of insecticide and method of application depends to some extent on what fly species is involved. For example, wet sprays applied to the cattle aid in control of two blood sucking flies--the horn fly and the stable fly--and the face fly. They are of lesser value for house fly control. INSECTICIDES FOR APPLICATION TO DAIRY ANIMALS Insecticide Dichlorvos (Vapona, DDVP) Pyrethrins plus Synergist Ciodrin Formulation 1/o solution 0.1% pyrethrins LO/o synergist 1.0% (in water) 2.0% (in water) 3% dust How to appl_y Apply 1 to 2 ounces per animal as a mist spray each day. Do not wet skin. Use as a mist over animals each day. One to 2 ounces per head. Apply at rate of 2 pints per adult cow, less for smaller animals. Do not repeat within 7 days. Apply daily 1 to 2 ounces per animal. Apply 1-2 tablespoonfuls per animal on poll back and upper sides. Do not repeat within 14 days. Extension Service, University of Nebraska College of Agriculture Cooperating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the College of Home Economics E. F. Frolik, Dean J, L. Adams, Director lor Halathion Oilers Courllc'lpbos C:Lodrin 5 .0/o dust 50% WP 5.0/o dust 5 .0/o dust 1.0% in oil 57o dtJS t 1.0'% in oil RESIDUAL SPRAYS ----------------Apply locally in ears and head area, in and around cuts, scratches and wounds. l tablespoon per head dusted on back Repeat every 3 weeks. (Horn flies only). 3 tablespoons per head dusted on back, not within 5 hours of milking. Repeat at 10-14 day intervals if needed. (Horn flies only.) Dust bag - self-treatment Backrubber - self-treatment Dust bag - self-treatment Backrubber - self-treatment Re~;idual sprays are applied to wall surfaces and ceilings within the barns, loafing sheds and milking parlors where house flies congregate. They should also be applied to the outside barn and shed surfaces, wooden fences, sides of feedbunks, windbreaks and similar areas where both house flies and stable flies rest. Some residual sprays are registered for use only on the outside of barns. in Barns Insecticide Formulation How to Ciodrin 1/o EC spray Apply to cover surface, avoid runoff. Dimethioate (Cygon) 1'1:, EC Apply to cover surface, avoid runoff. l'1e thoxychlor· 5% EC or WP Apply to cover surface, avoid runoff. Ronnel (Korlan) 1lo EC Apply to cover surface, avoid runoff. Rabon (Cardona) 2% EC Apply to cover surface, avoid runoff. SPACE SPHAYS Space sprays are insecticides with short residual life that can be applied v:rith a fogger or a mist blower to kill flies on contact. Space sprays are recoomended where residual sprays are not acting fast enough to keep dovm f populations. They should be used as a supplement to residual sprays or if used alone, be repeated often enough to keep fly populations in check. Insecticide Focmulation Dichlorvos (Vapona, DDVP) Fog lvJist Naled (Dibrom) Mist 5 t 1% to 8000 cubic o£ space. lons 0.5% per acre of space. to 3000 cubic space a lons 0.5% per acre of space. Poison baits can aid in control of house flies, but baits do no control stable flies or horn flies. Distribute baits a wall , windmv sills or other areas, away from feed and water, vJhere flies congregate. Make light applications and sweep up dead flies and old bait ically. Apply liquid baits to bu bags, papers or other removable surfaces. Organic phosphate insecticides used in liquid baits will , 1 the sugar or syrup which will attract flies, so remove and replace l bait residues regularly. Most baits are available as products. Liquid baits can be made as follows. Insecticide ixture Trichlorfon (Dipterex soluble powder) Mix 1 pound plus 4 pounds of sugar in 4 gallons water. Dichlorvos (Vapona, DDVP) 1+6% emulsifiable concentrate Diazinon 50% wettable powder Halathion 25/o 1;,.:rettable powder Mix 1~ ounces plus 1 cup of sugar :Ln 5 gallons water. Mix 2 ounces and 1 pound of sugar in 5 gallons water. Hix 1 pound in 3 gallons water. CATTLE LOUSE AND TICK CONTROL Cattle lice usually increase in numbers in the fall and or dust cows in the fall to prevent lice. Ticks may be pests from spring to fall and treatment should be applied when they are numerous. Ins ticide that can be sprayed on the animals include: Insecticide Formulation and f:) Hethod Ciodrin 0.3/o spray y l~,.Lf qua.r 1 week, if needed. after Pyrethrins and Synergist 0 0 025'/o +0 • 25'/o t after In addition to the animal sprays, dust bags containing Coumaphos (Co-Ral) and Ciodrin can be used for lice control as well as horn fly control. CATTLE GRUB CONTROL Three systemic chemcials for grub control can be used on _dry dairy animals. All precautions and waiting periods should be followed. The materials registered for use a.nd va:Lting periods before freshening are: Coumaphos (Co-Ral) Spray or back-line pour-on--------------14 days. Famphtlr (1!Jar:bex) Spray or back-~ line pour-on--------------21 days. Ruelene or: back-line pou.r-on---·--·· ------·-28 days. CONTROL OF MANGE MITES Mange is scabs. Treat concentrate. using :rubber caused by small mites feeding in skin. Infested areas form individual infested animals. Use Ciodrin 46% emulsifiable Mix~ pint (1 cup) in 15 gallons water. Spray or sponge, , on infested areas. INSECTICIDES ON DAIRY FARMS DO NOT USE TH.E FOl,LOWING INSECTICIDES ON DAIRY FARMS FOR ANY PURPOSES: Aldrin, BHC, chlordane, DDT, TDE, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, lindane, Thiodan, or toxaphene. THE FOLLm-JING CAN BE USED AS SOIL INSECTICIDES - vJITH CARE: Bux, Di-Syston, diazinon, Dasanit, Dyfonate, Thimet, Furadan. INSECTICIDES FOR CONTROL OF FOLIATE FEEDING INSECTS ON DAIRY FARMS ARE: (WAITING PERIODS, AMOUNTS PER ACRE, AND CAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED) Sevin, dLazinon, Di-Syston~·,, Dylox 1 pyrethrins, Guthion"'', malathion, Phosdrir.l~·,, methoxychlor, parathion"'~ methyl parathion"''. '>'cinsecticides followed by an asterisk should be used by commercial applicators. They are too hazardous for use by inexperienced persons. 

EC71-1512  Guide for Control of Insects on Dairy Cattle

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EC71-1512 Guide for Control of Insects on Dairy Cattle 
John B. Campbell 
Robert E. Roselle 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, rroselle1@unl.edu 
Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist 
Campbell, John B. and Roselle, Robert E., "EC71-1512 Guide for Control of Insects on Dairy Cattle" (1971). 
Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. 4128. 
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/extensionhist/4128 
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Extension at DigitalCommons@University of 
Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
Extension by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 
GUIDE FOR CONTROL OF INSECTS 
By John B. Campbell 
PRECAUTIONS 
'. TTLE 
Rosel~~ ~ 
~ 0 ~ ,.. <;<Cj 
'0(0 '\0-()~ sf ~· 0((;..~ 
EC 71-1512 
(:,. \; 
Read and understand the label on every insectrcide before opening the 
container. If instructions for dairy use are not on the label, do not use 
the material. Never use more insecticide than recommended on the label. 
Keep pesticides in their original containers, outside the house in 
locked storage, out of reach of children, pets, irresponsible persons, 
and livestock and away from food and feed. 
FLY CONTROL 
Sanitation is the first important step in a fly control program. 
House flies, stable flies and blow flies are the most abundant species 
around a dairy. These flies breed in strawy manure, spilled hay and grain, 
bedding and other decaying organic matter as well as manure. These areas 
should be cleaned up and the material disposed of at least weekly during 
the summer months. All pens, loafing sheds, calf and cow stalls should 
be cleaned at regular intervals, and the material spread on the fields 
to dry before larv~l development is completed. 
The choice of insecticide and method of application depends to some 
extent on what fly species is involved. For example, wet sprays applied 
to the cattle aid in control of two blood sucking flies--the horn fly and 
the stable fly--and the face fly. They are of lesser value for house 
fly control. 
INSECTICIDES FOR APPLICATION TO DAIRY ANIMALS 
Insecticide 
Dichlorvos (Vapona, DDVP) 
Pyrethrins plus Synergist 
Ciodrin 
Formulation 
1/o solution 
0.1% pyrethrins 
LO/o synergist 
1.0% (in water) 
2.0% (in water) 
3% dust 
How to appl_y 
Apply 1 to 2 ounces per 
animal as a mist spray 
each day. Do not wet 
skin. 
Use as a mist over animals 
each day. One to 2 ounces 
per head. 
Apply at rate of 2 pints 
per adult cow, less for 
smaller animals. Do not 
repeat within 7 days. 
Apply daily 1 to 2 ounces 
per animal. 
Apply 1-2 tablespoonfuls 
per animal on poll back 
and upper sides. Do not 
repeat within 14 days. 
Extension Service, University of Nebraska College of Agriculture Cooperating with the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture and the College of Home Economics 
E. F. Frolik, Dean J, L. Adams, Director 
lor 
Halathion 
Oilers 
Courllc'lpbos 
C:Lodrin 
5 .0/o dust 
50% WP 
5.0/o dust 
5 .0/o dust 
1.0% in oil 
57o dtJS t 
1.0'% in oil 
RESIDUAL SPRAYS 
----------------
Apply locally in ears and 
head area, in and around 
cuts, scratches and wounds. 
l tablespoon per head dusted 
on back Repeat every 3 
weeks. (Horn flies only). 
3 tablespoons per head dusted 
on back, not within 5 hours 
of milking. Repeat at 10-14 
day intervals if needed. 
(Horn flies only.) 
Dust bag - self-treatment 
Backrubber - self-treatment 
Dust bag - self-treatment 
Backrubber - self-treatment 
Re~;idual sprays are applied to wall surfaces and ceilings within the 
barns, loafing sheds and milking parlors where house flies congregate. They 
should also be applied to the outside barn and shed surfaces, wooden fences, 
sides of feedbunks, windbreaks and similar areas where both house flies and 
stable flies rest. Some residual sprays are registered for use only on the 
outside of barns. 
in Barns 
Insecticide Formulation How to 
Ciodrin 1/o EC spray Apply to cover surface, 
avoid runoff. 
Dimethioate (Cygon) 1'1:, EC Apply to cover surface, 
avoid runoff. 
l'1e thoxychlor· 5% EC or WP Apply to cover surface, 
avoid runoff. 
Ronnel (Korlan) 1lo EC Apply to cover surface, 
avoid runoff. 
Rabon (Cardona) 2% EC Apply to cover surface, 
avoid runoff. 
SPACE SPHAYS 
Space sprays are insecticides with short residual life that can be 
applied v:rith a fogger or a mist blower to kill flies on contact. Space 
sprays are recoomended where residual sprays are not acting fast enough to 
keep dovm f populations. They should be used as a supplement to residual 
sprays or if used alone, be repeated often enough to keep fly populations 
in check. 
Insecticide Focmulation 
Dichlorvos (Vapona, DDVP) Fog 
lvJist 
Naled (Dibrom) 
Mist 
5 
t 1% to 8000 cubic 
o£ space. 
lons 0.5% per acre 
of space. 
to 3000 cubic 
space a 
lons 0.5% per acre 
of space. 
Poison baits can aid in control of house flies, but baits do no 
control stable flies or horn flies. Distribute baits a wall , 
windmv sills or other areas, away from feed and water, vJhere flies congregate. 
Make light applications and sweep up dead flies and old bait ically. 
Apply liquid baits to bu bags, papers or other removable surfaces. 
Organic phosphate insecticides used in liquid baits will , 1 
the sugar or syrup which will attract flies, so remove and replace l 
bait residues regularly. Most baits are available as products. 
Liquid baits can be made as follows. 
Insecticide ixture 
Trichlorfon (Dipterex soluble powder) Mix 1 pound plus 4 pounds of 
sugar in 4 gallons water. 
Dichlorvos (Vapona, DDVP) 
1+6% emulsifiable concentrate 
Diazinon 50% wettable powder 
Halathion 25/o 1;,.:rettable powder 
Mix 1~ ounces plus 1 cup of 
sugar :Ln 5 gallons water. 
Mix 2 ounces and 1 pound of 
sugar in 5 gallons water. 
Hix 1 pound in 
3 gallons water. 
CATTLE LOUSE AND TICK CONTROL 
Cattle lice usually increase in numbers in the fall and 
or dust cows in the fall to prevent lice. Ticks may be pests from spring 
to fall and treatment should be applied when they are numerous. Ins ticide 
that can be sprayed on the animals include: 
Insecticide Formulation and f:) Hethod 
Ciodrin 0.3/o spray y l~,.Lf qua.r 
1 week, if needed. 
after 
Pyrethrins and Synergist 0 0 025'/o 
+0 • 25'/o 
t after 
In addition to the animal sprays, dust bags containing Coumaphos (Co-Ral) 
and Ciodrin can be used for lice control as well as horn fly control. 
CATTLE GRUB CONTROL 
Three systemic chemcials for grub control can be used on _dry dairy 
animals. All precautions and waiting periods should be followed. The 
materials registered for use a.nd va:Lting periods before freshening are: 
Coumaphos (Co-Ral) Spray or back-line pour-on--------------14 days. 
Famphtlr (1!Jar:bex) Spray or back-~ line pour-on--------------21 days. 
Ruelene or: back-line pou.r-on---·--·· ------·-28 days. 
CONTROL OF MANGE MITES 
Mange is 
scabs. Treat 
concentrate. 
using :rubber 
caused by small mites feeding in skin. Infested areas form 
individual infested animals. Use Ciodrin 46% emulsifiable 
Mix~ pint (1 cup) in 15 gallons water. Spray or sponge, 
, on infested areas. 
INSECTICIDES ON DAIRY FARMS 
DO NOT USE TH.E FOl,LOWING INSECTICIDES ON DAIRY FARMS FOR ANY PURPOSES: 
Aldrin, BHC, chlordane, DDT, TDE, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, 
lindane, Thiodan, or toxaphene. 
THE FOLLm-JING CAN BE USED AS SOIL INSECTICIDES - vJITH CARE: 
Bux, Di-Syston, diazinon, Dasanit, Dyfonate, Thimet, Furadan. 
INSECTICIDES FOR CONTROL OF FOLIATE FEEDING INSECTS ON DAIRY FARMS ARE: 
(WAITING PERIODS, AMOUNTS PER ACRE, AND CAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED) 
Sevin, dLazinon, Di-Syston~·,, Dylox 1 pyrethrins, Guthion"'', malathion, Phosdrir.l~·,, methoxychlor, parathion"'~ methyl parathion"''. 
'>'cinsecticides followed by an asterisk should be used by commercial 
applicators. They are too hazardous for use by inexperienced persons. 


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