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US 6,746,682 B2Granted
Biological control of horn flies
OwnerJulio Angel Daffunchio, Eduardo Abel Palazzoinventors
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Abstract
A method is provided for the biocontrol of horn fly for protecting livestock. The method includes defining an area for managing the livestock and placing a number of wasp's hives containing wasps of the species Polybia scutellaris, in an effective amount to control the flies. A honey containing food for the wasps is placed in an area at a distance from the hives.
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A method for biocontrol of horn flies of the species (Haematobia irritans), the method comprising:
- i. defining a target horn fly activity area;
- ii. determining an approximate population density of said horn flies in the area;
- iii. placing a number of honeycomb devices containing a number of Polybia scutellaris wasps, wherein each honeycomb device defines a wasp activity area, wherein the number of honeycomb devices is calculated in relation to an extension of the target horn fly activity area and an extension of the wasp activity area whereby the extension of the target horn fly activity area is covered by the extension of the wasp activity area;
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- iv. placing a food compound that is attractive to said wasps within each said wasp activity area.
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