Flystrike

When filled with biopesticides like tea tree oil, tiny silica nanoparticles with surface spikes purpose-built to give prolonged periods of protection (pictured) could be a key puzzle piece for flystrike control.

Nano-formulated biopesticides on the horizon for flystrike control

A new Tea Tree Oil-based treatment for blowfly strike in sheep is being trialled.

08 January 2025

DPIRD reminds sheep producers to monitor flocks regularly and to treat infected sheep promptly. Photo: DPIRD.

Spring reminder to reduce flystrike risk in sheep

Conditions have been ideal for flystrike in sheep prompting a reminder for producers to be vigilant.

29 September 2024

Researchers at the University of Queensland are working on an innovative solution for controlling flystrike in sheep.

Chemical-free flystrike control research shows promising results

Researchers are cracking the code for chemical-free flystrike control using RNA technology.

17 July 2024

On the nose: University of Western Australia’s Graeme Martin has supervised a study looking into which odours from Merino wool attract blowflies. Photo courtesy Graeme Martin.

Lateral thinking leads to innovative work towards flystrike management

New UWA paper looks at which sheep odours attract blowflies in a step towards resistance breeding.

06 March 2024

Additional funding announced to manage flystrike

Expressions of interest sought from agriculture and sheep consultants

17 February 2022

Flystrike warning for woolgrowers

Favourable weather conditions could see a rise in flystrike this year.

12 January 2022

Flystrike research boosted

AWI further invests in flystrike

27 October 2021

Ideal conditions lead to flystrike warning

Sheep producers need to prepare for potential fly issues

18 October 2021

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RESEARCH

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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