Browsing by Author "Tomberlin, Jeffery K."

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    • Poultry Pest Management 
      Tomberlin, Jeffery K.; Drees, Bastiaan M. (2007-05-18)
      External parasites can transmit diseases, decrease egg production, increase feed costs and reduce weight gains in poultry. This bulletin focuses on control measures, as well as the characteristics, hosts, life cycle and ...
    • Protecting Cattle from Horn Flies 
      Tomberlin, Jeffery K. (2004-05-24)
      Horn flies are the most damaging insect to cattle in Texas. This publication explains biological, cultural and chemical methods of controlling horn flies. Various insecticides used to suppress horn flies are listed
    • Protecting Cattle from Horn Flies 
      Tomberlin, Jeffery K. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      For cattle in Texas, the most damaging insect pest is the horn fly. Research has shown that a calf infested with more than 200 horn flies will gain 15 to 50 pounds less than normal from birth to weaning and sale (about 4 ...
    • STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS AND MYCOBACTERIUM ULCERANS IMPACT ATTRACTION OF AEDES AEGYPTI (L.) (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) TO A BLOOD-FEEDING SOURCE 
      Kim, Dongmin (2019-05-23)
      Aedes aegypti, is a vector of pathogens transmitting many infectious diseases, such as Zika, Dengue, and Yellow Fever. Skin-inhabiting bacteria, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis, produce specific volatile organic compounds ...
    • Suppression of Stable Flies on Cattle 
      Tomberlin, Jeffery K. (2004-07-01)
      Large populations of stable flies can substantially reduce the income of beef and dairy producers. This publication explains how to suppress stable flies effectively and economically.
    • Suppression of Stable Flies on Cattle 
      Tomberlin, Jeffery K. (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Because of its painful bite, the stable fly is a considerable pest of livestock and people. Populations of more than 20 flies per cow can significantly lower income for livestock producers. Infestations of 50 flies per cow ...
    • Thermal Preference and Tolerance of the Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Based on Development Stage, Age, Size, Sex, and Nutrition 
      Li, Chujun (2022-09-26)
      Thermal tolerance and preference are traits commonly used for mass-producing farmed animals as such traits impact their optimal production. In this study, impacts of stage, age, size, sex, and nutrition (i.e., a low protein ...