Source: Lisa Schluttenhoffer, SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 6/24/11

Fly season is in full swing, and a Purdue Extension entomologist says insect control is essential as these pests can lead to disease and decreased growth rates in livestock.

Insects can be problematic in both pasture and confinement settings, said Ralph Williams, professor of entomology at Purdue.

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