Ectoparasites of sheep, principally blowflies and lice, cost the New Zealand farming industry an estimated $60 million each year. This figure includes the cost of chemicals and labour used to treat or prevent flystrike and lice, together with the lost production. An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) trial project involving four groups of farmers (overall total 15) in four regions of New Zealand has been set up with the aim of adopting a holistic approach to managing these parasites and already early benefits have accrued to the farmers involved. Procedures were set up to reduce insecticide residues in wool by using techniques such as jetting which apply less chemical to the sheep but target it more appropriately and maintain or improve protection against flystrike and control of lice. As a consequence, savings in chemical and labour costs have been made. On two farms in particular, savings on these items ranged from $578 (27% reduction) on a property with 2000 Corriedale ewes to $3608 (52% reduction) on the other property with 8000 Romney ewes. An understanding that clean, healthy sheep, free of nematodes and dags, are less susceptible to flystrike and lice has also assisted in controlling the diseases. This paper also discusses the potential for biological control against blowfly populations, with large fly traps, sterilising baits and parasitoid wasps all being investigated. Research continues on specialist pastures such as birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and sulla (Hedysarum coronarium) to evaluate the practicalities of incorporating their use in management systems for both nematode and flystrike control. Keywords: biological control, blowflies, flystrike, insecticides, IPM, lice, pasture varieties, sheep

Revised! AE248, a 12-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, and Chris Wilson, instructs citrus grove workers in fertilizer application best management practices. Includes references and quizzes throughout. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009. AE248/AE248: Fertilizer Application Best Management Practices for Citrus Grove Workers (ufl.edu)

Revised! ABE-367, a 5-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, and Chris Wilson, is part of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Citrus Grove Workers series. It emphasizes the importance of reading pesticide labels, the risks of misusing pesticides, and what is on the label. Includes a 10-question quiz and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009. ABE367/AE243: Understanding the Pesticide Label for Citrus Grove Workers (ufl.edu)

Revised! AE246, a 13-page illustrated fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, Chris Wilson, and Geovanne Stinghen, is part of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Citrus Grove Workers series. It covers personal protective equipment, tractor and herbicide preventive maintenance, mixing and loading, posting, herbicide application and spill containment. Includes quizzes and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009. AE246/AE246: Herbicide Application Best Management Practices for Citrus Grove Workers (ufl.edu)

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