Your Partner in Pest Management Help protect your cattle operation using the Bayer Defense Point System.

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1 Your Partner in Pest Management Help protect your cattle operation using the Bayer Defense Point System. A COMPREHENSIVE LINE OF INSECT CONTROL, BACKED BY SCIENCE

2 We ve got pest control down to a science. To help protect your beef operation from the threat of pests and the damage they can cause, the Bayer HealthCare Animal Health division offers a comprehensive line of pest control. Backed by science, Bayer insecticides have proven time and again to be reliable and effective. To meet the varying needs of different operations, our line of pest control covers a wide variety of insects and comes in multiple forms. And as a leader in insecticide research and animal health, you can count on the experience of Bayer to help you create an integrated pest management program specific to your operation. Ask your knowledgeable Bayer Sales Representative for an insecticide strategy consultation, and find out how Bayer can be your partner in the fight against pests. Defend your beef operation at every point. Flies, ticks and lice can all wreak havoc on the productivity of your cattle operation. They can transmit disease, destroy property and disrupt feeding and cattle that aren t eating aren t growing. This Defense Point System can provide you with a strategy for effective pest control that covers your entire operation. The system works by dividing your operation into four key treatment areas where pests thrive, and identifying the best suited to those conditions. Defense Point 1 Your animals are ground zero for pest damage. Many pests spend the majority of their life cycle on cattle and take blood meals several times a day. An infected pest can also transmit disease, which can lead to serious loss of productivity. FACILITY Where your cattle sleep and take shelter is a prime location for pests to pass from one animal to another. Treating your facilities may aid in stopping the spread of pests among your livestock. ENVIRONMENT Pests may use the areas surrounding your facilities to breed and replenish their numbers. Frequently treating your operation s outside environment may help play a significant role in reducing the pest population. FEED-THROUGH Several species of flies flourish on the natural actions of cattle, both feeding and laying their eggs directly in cattle manure. With the use of an oral larvicide, you can take a proactive effort toward disrupting the fly s life cycle.

3 Rotate your pest control to bolster your defenses. Pests can develop reduced susceptibility to an active ingredient over time. To help prevent this, it s recommended that you periodically rotate to a product that utilizes a different mode of action (MOA). The in this brochure are color-coded by MOA. When it s time to rotate, identify which MOA your current product uses, then consider rotating to a product with a different MOA. Pyrethroids are sodium channel modulators they disrupt the normal flow of sodium ions. Organophosphates are cholinesterase inhibitors they prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine. Neonicotinoids AN AID D IN RE U C IN G R ESI ST A NC E AS are acetylcholine receptor agonists they mimic the action of acetylcholine. OUP CON C h e mi c a l T O A N A LT E R N AT E ot M ate Chemi cal Cl a ss Cl as R a te IN G R ER ot TA T OA GR SID RO s

4 FLY Control Program Fly control is essential for beef operations. Horn flies, face flies and stable flies can all cause reduced weight gain and can decrease productivity. During the grazing season, studies show that yearling cattle without horn flies can gain from 15 to 50 pounds more than heavily infested animals. 1 Also, in multiple studies, cattle with horn fly control have shown improvement in weight gains as compared to cattle without horn fly control. 2 In a University of Nebraska study, an pound weight gain advantage for cattle with horn fly control was recorded. 3 Another study showed that stock heifers with horn fly control gained 14 more pounds than those without horn fly control. 2 Horn flies and face flies are biting flies, which can cause even further irritation and potential health risks. A single biting horn fly can take a blood meal from a calf up to 40 times a day. Horn flies can cause anemia and a general weakening of your livestock. Face flies can transmit Moraxella bovis, the bacteria that causes pinkeye in cattle. Cattle with pinkeye routinely sell for $10 $12 less per hundredweight than healthy calves. 4 BREEDING EAT REST OBSERVATIONS AREA BAYER CONTROL OPTIONS Horn flies Take blood meals from cattle Spend majority of life on cattle Feed-Through Fresh undisturbed fecal material Cattle bunching, tail switching, visible irritation, Facility, Environment, Feed-Through Face flies Saliva, tears, nasal mucus Feed-Through/ On cattle, undisturbed fecal material Feed-Through/ Facility/Environment Fecal material, moist and/or decaying organic material Flies around the corners of eyes and on the face, Facility, Environment, Feed-Through Stable flies Take blood meals from cattle Feed-Through/ Facility/Environment Fecal material, moist and/or decaying organic material Feed-Through/ Facility/Environment Fecal material, moist and/or decaying organic material Cattle bunching, tail switching, constant movement, Facility, Environment, Feed-Through To help counteract resistance, ROTATE to an alternate MOA group AS AN AID IN REDUCING RESISTANCE CONSIDER ROTATING TO AN ALTERNATE MOA GROUP Pyrethroids Organophosphates Neonicotinoids

5 Defense Point 1 Tag Dust CyLence Ultra Cattle Ear Tag Permectrin Fly & Louse Dust Corathon Coumaphous Livestock Dust Patriot Cattle Ear Tag Rabon 3% Livestock Dust Co-Ral Fly & Tick Ravap EC Clean-Up with IGR CyLence Permectrin CDS 1% Dust FACILITY Dust Bait QuickBayt Fly Bait QuickBayt Spot Rabon 50 WP Vapona Concentrate Fly Control Program ENVIRONMENT FEED-THROUGH Oral Rabon Oral Larvicide Bait QuickBayt Fly Bait QuickBayt Spot Rabon 50 WP Vapona Concentrate See product labels for complete product information and application instructions.

6 TICK and LICE Control Programs BREEDING EAT REST OBSERVATIONS AREA BAYER CONTROL OPTIONS Tick Take blood meals from cattle Ticks spend all life stages on cattle Ticks spend all life stages on cattle Redness, itching, swelling, Facility, Environment Tick infestation can lead to loss of condition, reduced weight gain and severe anemia from loss of blood. Ticks thrive in areas of high humidity. Tick bites can irritate cattle, and may cause them to itch and scratch. If cattle scratch so much that they scab, they can be at risk of a secondary infection. Some ticks have longer mouthparts than others, which can cause deeper, even more irritating wounds. FACILITY CyLence Ultra Cattle Ear Tag Corathon Patriot Cattle Ear Tag Defense Point 1 Tag Dust Coumaphos Livestock Dust Co-Ral Fly and Tick Rabon 50 WP Tick Control Program Clean-Up with IGR Permectrin CDS FEED-THROUGH None Available Infected ticks may also pass disease-causing organisms to your cattle that could lead to sickness and loss of appetite. The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) has been known to cause paralysis. 5 ENVIRONMENT See product labels for complete product information and application instructions.

7 BREEDING EAT REST OBSERVATIONS AREA BAYER CONTROL OPTIONS Lice Feed on cattle (skin or blood) Lice spend all life stages on cattle Lice spend all life stages on cattle Redness, itching, swelling, Facility, Environment Cattle lice are cool weather pests, with activity starting in the fall, peaking in late winter and tapering off in early spring. Lice spend their entire life on an animal. The USDA estimates that livestock producers collectively lose $125 million per year due to lice. The effects of lice can include anemia, slow disease recovery and poor gains. Sucking lice can cause further damage by functioning as a drain on the cattle s energy. Lice on cattle can cause them to itch and scratch. If cattle scratch by rubbing against walls or fence posts, it can result in damage to your facility. Cattle may rub their skin raw, leaving them exposed to the risk of infection. Patriot Cattle Ear Tag Defense Point 1 Tag Dust Permectrin Fly & Louse Dust Rabon 3% Livestock Dust Co-Ral Fly & Tick Rabon 50 WP FACILITY * FEED-THROUGH Lice Control Program ENVIRONMENT * Clean-Up with IGR CyLence Permectrin CDS None Available To help counteract resistance, ROTATE to an alternate MOA group AS AN AID IN REDUCING RESISTANCE CONSIDER ROTATING TO AN ALTERNATE MOA GROUP Pyrethroids Organophosphates Neonicotinoids Dust 1% Dust *The Facility and Environment defense points are not recommended for lice control. If these defense points are still desired for lice control, use the listed in those sections. See product labels for complete product information and application instructions.

8 Science plus strategy. Bayer insecticides and the Defense Point System All of the Bayer HealthCare Animal Health division s pest control are backed by science and proven to be effective. With the Defense Point System, you can use the comprehensive line of Bayer insecticides to create an effective pest control strategy that covers your entire operation. Defense Point 1 TARGET: Pests that want to take a blood meal from your livestock FACILITY TARGET: Pests in the areas where your cattle are vulnerable as they sleep and get shelter ENVIRONMENT TARGET: Pests in the areas around your facilities, multiplying their numbers by breeding FEED-THROUGH TARGET: Pests where they lay their eggs, as well as those eggs and larvae before they can mature and continue the cycle Set up your defenses today. For assistance in creating a Defense Point System for your operation or to place an order, contact your Bayer Sales Representative or Customer Service at Campbell J. (2006). Horn fly control on cattle. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources website. Available at: epublic/pages/publicationd.jsp?publicationid=549. Accessed February 1, Hawkins L. (2007). Manage flies in your cattle operation: keep pests from affecting your bottom line. Healthy Herd Profits. [BL07640] 3 Data on file. 4 Neel JB, Burgess G, Hopkins F. Controlling parasites of beef cattle improves performance and value. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture website. Available at: animalscience.ag.utk.edu/beef/publications-beef.html. Accessed December 17, Johnson D, Lorenz G, Studebaker G, et al. Livestock insect series: ticks on beef cattle. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture website. Available at: Other_Areas/publications/pdf/FSA-7027.pdf. Accessed January 29, Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, Shawnee Mission, Kansas Bayer (reg d), the Bayer Cross (reg d), Clean-Up, Co-Ral, Corathon, CyLence, CyLence Ultra, Patriot, Permectrin, QuickBayt, Rabon, Ravap, Tempo and Vapona are trademarks of Bayer. I13343