LECTURE 9: Pest Control Flashcards
What are two reasons rodents are detrimental to the poultry farm?
- Structural damage
- Consuming/contaminating feed
What are the 3 main diseases transmitted by rodents?
- Salmonella sp.
- Pasteurella multocida
- Fowl Mites
House mice stay within ______ feet of the home nest.
10-30
What is the most common rodent producers deal with?
House mouse
Roof rats nest….
High up on roofs
What rats can handle higher temperatures?
Roof rats
What is the largest rat of the 3?
Norway rat
Norway rats operate?
Underground
What is a rodent index?
Way to measure effective rodent control
If you are loosing a live trap how often should it be checked?
Every day
What are methods of rodent control?
- Bait stations
- Traps
- Rodent proofing
What does cultural control mean?
Having a culture of cleanliness that prohibits rodent activity
What are types of rodent baits?
- Blocks
- Pellets
- Dust
What must you address to be able to have successful baiting?
addressing sanitation, food availability, and rodent proofing
Why does single dose vs multi does poison good to know?
Effects set up
What are two mechanisms of action for rodent baits?
- Anticoagulants
- Non-anticoagulants
How do you overcome rodent resistance to bait?
- Use single feed bait
- Mask human scent
What is the #1 pest in poultry houses?
Darkling Beetles
What do darkling beetles often destroy?
Destroy insulation and structural wood
What are vectors for any poultry pathogen
maintained in the soil
Darkling Beetles
What is important for treatments for darkling beetles?
Residual activity
When would the best times be to apply insecticides?
- Immediately after depop.
- Prior to chick placement
Need to treat interior and exterior. Why?
Windrow litter (composting): with placement of product onto
windrow immediately after they are made
Why are flys a problem?
They transmit disease
