Current research focuses the development of integrated control strategies of filth-breeding flies associated with confined livestock and poultry production systems. This includes evaluating conventional and experimental poultry manure management systems as they influence production of filth flies, litter beetles, and associated food-borne pathogens, and the use of novel cultural, biological and chemical strategies for pest management to minimize nuisance and health risks in the rural-urban interface.
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Current research focuses the development of integrated control strategies of filth-breeding flies associated with confined livestock and poultry production systems. This includes evaluating conventional and experimental poultry manure management systems as they influence production of filth flies, litter beetles, and associated food-borne pathogens, and the use of novel cultural, biological and chemical strategies for pest management to minimize nuisance and health risks in the rural-urban interface.
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Dr. Ralph Williams
Professor, Livestock & Poultry, Public Health, and Forensic EntomologyOffice Phone: 494-4560
Office Number: SMTH B9
Lab Number: SMTH 151
Office Phone: 494-5963
Email: rew@purdue.edu
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