The stable fly irritates cattle, horses, pigs, dogs, cats and humans by its painfull bite and loss of blood. Cultural and chemical control measures are described.
Stable flies are also important pests in range or pasture situations.
Effects on livestock Stable fly is a blood-sucking parasite and is one of the most important pests of cattle and horses. It is also a pest of dogs, cats, pigs, humans and many other short haired mammals. Injury is caused by irritation from its painful bite and loss of blood. Cattle and horses tend to dislodge stable fly by foot stamping, tail switching and throwing their head down toward their front legs. In cattle and horses it generally leads to reduced weight gains and damage to tissue and hide.