Diana ' S Mother
Toli-Toli-Central Sulawesi
How to prevent flies from infecting chickens and eggs? Are there any remedies that can be used to get rid of flies?
In response to the question, we can explain as follows :
Fly control in general requires proper technique. Control measures must be taken thoroughly, including:
- Physical Control
We know, in 0.45 kg of damp feces can be used as a breeding ground (continuity of life cycle) 1,000 flies. Freshly excreted feces by chickens, which have a moisture content of 75-80%, are ideal conditions for breeding flies. This stool should be immediately lowered in water content to prevent the proliferation of flies. Some things that can be done to inhibit the breeding of flies are: a. Clean the stool at least once every week. This is based on the long life cycle of flies, where flies lay eggs every once a week .
b. Provide a ration with the appropriate content of nutrient substances, especially the content of coarse protein and salt. A ration with a high content of coarse protein and salt can provoke chickens to drink so much that the feces become watery (wet).
c. If necessary, add limestone or ash to the litter so that it can help restore the soil's ability to absorb water.
d. Be careful when replacing or filling the drinker. Do not Spill Drinking Water. In addition, pay attention to the condition of the drinking place or paralon and immediately repair the leaking critical condition.
e. Apabila feses akan disimpan, keringkan feses terlebih dahulu (kadar air < 30%) dengan cara dijemur diterik matahari (jika memungkinkan). Feses yang disimpan dalam kondisi lembap bisa mempercepat perkembangbiakan larva lalat.
f. Pay attention to the air circulation system (ventilation). Good Cage ventilation conditions can speed up the stool drying process.
g. Make repairs to a leaking roof.Make sure the water drain installation is working properly, do not let the water settle.
In addition to keeping feces dry, sanitizing the cage well is also the right step to control the proliferation of flies. Sanitary measures that can be done are :
a. Immediately discard or remove dead chicken carcasses or broken eggs.
b. Clean up spilled rations and feces immediately, even more so if they are wet
c. Clean the cage and cage equipment regularly then spray with a disinfectant such as Sporades, Formades, or Zaldes
- Biological control
This technique is done by utilizing natural enemies/parasitic flies such as beetles, ticks and bees. Fly parasites usually kill flies during the larval and pupal phases. One example is Spalangia nigroaenea, which is a type of WASP (Stinging Bee) that parasitizes or “opponents” for the fly pupa. - Chemical control
Chemical control is controlling the fly population by using chemicals such as insecticides. To kill fly larvae, you can use Larvatox, and to kill adult flies can use Flytox and Delatrin. Flytox it is an insecticide preparation that effectively controls flies in the farm area without causing resistance, works quickly, and its working power is durable. Similarly with Delatrin which has a knock down effect (kills flies instantly). Flytox applied by sowing, while Delatrin applied through a spray. As preventive measures can be assigned Ammotrol to make the stool texture drier and reduce the smell of ammonia in the cage.
Chemical control is controlling the fly population by using chemicals such as insecticides. To kill fly larvae, you can use Larvatox, and to kill adult flies can use Flytox and Delatrin. Flytox it is an insecticide preparation that effectively controls flies in the farm area without causing resistance, works quickly, and its working power is durable. Similarly with Delatrin which has an effect knock down (kill flies instantly). Flytox applied by sowing, while Delatrin applied through a spray. As preventive measures can be assigned Ammotrol to make the stool texture drier and reduce the smell of ammonia in the cage.
