Pest Control on Farms

Pests pose significant challenges for poultry farms, impacting animal health, productivity, and profitability

Pigs are vital to many farming operations, but their environments often attract pests like rodents and flies.

Rodents, particularly rats and mice, can pose a significant threat to homes, farms, and businesses

Flooding can be an issue for homes, businesses and farms on its own, let alone when you add pesky rodents into the mix.

As rodent season rolls around, the pressure to manage infestations increases. A well-thought-out baiting strategy can make all the difference in controlling rodents effectively and responsibly.

As the cooler months roll in, many farmers brace for the inevitable - rodent season. Every year, rats and mice descend upon farms, wreaking havoc by contaminating feed, damaging equipment, and threatening the health of livestock. These pests are more than just a nuisance; they can devastate your bottom line. Fortunately, Lodi UK is here to help, especially with our star product, Lodi’s gems Harmonix Rodent Paste.

10 Red Mite facts that can and will help with your on-farm poultry hygiene.

Did you know that the lifecycle of a fly is dependent on temperature, and farms offer the ideal 5* accommodation for breeding flies? With the ambient conditions, mountains of muck and the intensification of farming throughout the UK leading to the rise in problem fly infestations. Reproducing year-round in warm conditions, their life cycle becomes shorter as temperatures increase. Up to fifteen generations of flies can be produced in just one season, so it is important to act quickly for effective fly control. 

Mishandling chemicals is one of the top contributors to agricultural-related injuries, and a lot of accidents can be easily avoided if the correct care is taken in the first place. Lodi UK a leading manufacturer of pest control chemicals, with safety and education being topics we're extremely passionate about. To help you avoid any unnecessary accidents, we’re sharing our 5 top tips for safe chemical use & handling on farms: 

Protecting and preserving harvested grains from insects and ensuring their continued quality is a vital part of arable, cereals & agricultural farming. It's always easier said than done, but by being informed and educated on the types of insects that can negatively impact your grain and livelihood will ultimately protect your pocket.

Rats and mice controlled in grain stores with Lodi's Gems Harmonix Rodent Paste and Black Pearl.

Rodent damage to machinery is often not covered by insurance and can be hugely costly to farms in both repairs and downtime. Protecting storage and machines from rodents should be part of every farm’s post-harvest rodent control strategy