Pest Control for Pigs

Effective pest control is essential for a healthy and safe living environment for your pigs. Rats, mice, and flies can transmit diseases, cause stress in animals, and damage feed and equipment. By actively controlling pests and taking preventative measures, you keep the pressure low and the barn healthy.

Stable Brothers offers a wide range of fly control products, mechanical traps, rat cages, and organic alternatives. Want to know which approach best suits your barn type or situation? Read our pest control advice for practical tips and product explanations. Prefer personalized advice? Feel free to contact us.contactwith us.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What types of pests are most common in pig houses?

The most common pests are rats, mice, and flies. Beetles and ants can also cause localized problems.

Are biological pesticides as effective as chemical ones?

Biological agents can be effective when used regularly and correctly, especially as part of a broader preventive approach.

How do I prevent pests from returning after treatment?

Maintain good barn hygiene, close openings, remove food sources and alternate between different pesticides to prevent resistance.

Is pest control mandatory in pig farming?

Yes, pest control is mandatory as part of general hygiene requirements. Guidelines for pest control apply within HACCP, GMP+, and IKB Pig. This means you must demonstrably implement measures and record your approach, often in collaboration with a certified pest control professional.

Other categories for pigs

Besides pest control, there are numerous other aspects that contribute to a healthy, efficient, and well-organized pig farm. The overview below provides additional categories that can support you in every aspect of barn management:

• Cleaning and Disinfection for Pigs: foam cleaners, disinfectants and related accessories.
• Injection material for pigs: syringes, needles, dosing systems and parts.
• Water and Feed for Pigs: drinking nipples, feeding troughs, supplements and dosing equipment.
• Stable supplies for pigs: gloves, boots, lights, brushes and tools.
• Animal Health for Pigs: measuring tapes, observation tools and diagnostic aids.
• Maternity Care for Pigs: whelping mats, heat lamps, piglet treatment carts and care products.
• Artificial Insemination for Pigs: pipettes, extensions, insemination gel and transport solutions.
• Animal Recognition for Pigs: sprays, pens, ear tags and marking equipment.
• Carcass storage for pigs: cool boxes, carcass carts and transport and storage equipment.
• Distraction material for pigs: teething balls, play ropes, straw briquettes and Porkyplay solutions.
• Stall Equipment for Pigs: partitions, feeding troughs, floor drainage and mounting materials.
• Stall Equipment for Pigs: efficient furnishing solutions for every stable configuration.