Having the right parasite control program is essential for managing pasture and other lands. For best results, shearing sheep and goats out of pastures for 3-6 months and alternating with adult cattle and horses is ideal. Stocking rate of six to eight animals per acre is ideal. Most parasite larvae live on the first two inches of vegetation, so a high plane of nutrition is critical for the ewe.
Good knowledge of parasite life cycle
Having good knowledge of parasite life cycles is essential in effective control. Despite their ability to replicate themselves and infect their host, parasites do not always respond to external cues. Instead, they have an inbuilt plan to reproduce and disperse. It is imperative that you know more about the life cycle of the parasites that infest your household to prevent future infestations.
While most parasites complete their entire life cycle in a single host, some need more than one. There are two main types of parasite life cycle: direct and indirect. The direct life cycle occurs inside the host, and requires a definitive host for the adult stage. Intermediary hosts support larval development and reproduction. Indirect parasites pass from host to host through intermediate hosts, known as vectors.
Ability to implement changes in feed, field or soil management
Farmer decision-making is based on practicality, economics and the social environment, not on sound arguments. In fact, farmer decision-making is shaped by the socio-psychological traits and social context. This article describes several socio-psychological models that influence farmer intentions to implement changes in feed, field, or soil management. A better understanding of farmer intentions to adopt sustainable worm control measures will contribute to the design of more effective approaches.
Availability of treatments
Developing and deploying effective pest control Adelaide treatments requires a multidisciplinary approach. These studies must address the various environmental factors that influence parasites, including socioeconomic, political, and cultural factors. The effectiveness of a parasite controller treatment will be affected by the availability of a viable treatment for the parasite in question. Although successful parasite control is attainable in most areas, it is important to consider the possible limitations of available treatments.
The use of anthelmintic drugs is important, but environmental sanitation is equally important in a comprehensive parasite control plan. One of the most effective approaches is twice-weekly manure collection, although harrowing and dragging paddocks is less efficient. Composting is another effective method, as it creates enough heat to kill parasite larvae. Lastly, soiled bedding should never be spread on pastures.
