04/23/2026
Flies cost more than you think.
Heavy fly loads can:
• Reduce grazing time
• Lower weight gain
• Increase disease risk
• Cause stress on cattle
And it adds up fast.
A smarter multifaceted approach combines prevention + protection:
• Feed-through fly control (SmartLic with Altosid IGR or ClariFly Larvicide)
• External tools like ear tags, back rubbers, or insecticide sprays
• Best management practices — keep livestock areas clean and mowed
Healthy cattle perform better. Fly control helps make that happen.
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Why Fly Control Matters Spring is here, and with warmer weather comes fly season. Flies are a major nuisance and threat to the health and productivity of cattle. Eonomic costs of fly pressure are estimated at over $2.3 billion annually due to decreased feed intake, reduced weight gain, and disease i...