Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook

Beef Cattle Pests

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Sergio Arispe
Latest revision: 
March 2024

In all cases, follow the instructions on the pesticide label. The PNW Insect Management Handbook has no legal status, whereas the pesticide label is a legal document. Read the product label before making any pesticide applications.

Note: Products are listed in alphabetical order and not in order of preference or superiority of pest control.

Notes:

  1. Materials suggested for use on dairy animals may also be used on beef animals.
  2. Some of the products suggested for insect control are registered as drugs, not insecticides, and are regulated by the FDA.
  3. For an overview of methods used to control flies and parasites in beef cattle, see https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2049/2017/01/cattle-survey-2006.pdf

Beef cattle

Kaur, N. (Ed.). 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook.
© Oregon State University.

Use pesticides safely!

  • Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
  • Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
  • Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

Trade-name products and services are mentioned as illustrations only. This does not mean that the participating Extension Services endorse these products and services or that they intend to discriminate against products and services not mentioned.