Stable Fly Management

In previous years the Shire of Gingin has been affected by large populations of Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans L.), particularly in the warmer weather. As a result the Shire works closely with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) with a collective view to combating the problem.

Stable Fly can be a serious pest to livestock owing to its painful bite when it draws blood during feeding. 

Association with Raw Poultry Manure

DPIRD has discovered an association between the use of poultry manure and rotting vegetable matter in relation to the breeding of the stable fly. Therefore commercially derived untreated poultry manure must not be stored or used on land for agricultural activity or transported within the Shire of Gingin (in accordance with the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007). Additionally, farmers feeding bulk vegetable waste to their stock may also be contributing to stable fly breeding, particularly if the vegetable waste is not spread thinly in paddocks.

The Shire of Gingin requests that the public be vigilant regarding Stable Fly infestations and report any fly breeding or excessive numbers to DPIRD (www.agric.wa.gov.au) on 1800 084 881 or download DPIRD's MyPestGuide Reporter app.

Please see the Stable Fly Action Group website for more information. 

Online Form: Transport Advice - Raw Poultry Manure

Stable Fly is a declared pest within the Shire of Gingin under the Biosecurity and Agricultural Management Act 2007. If you intend to transport raw poultry manure within the Shire of Gingin district then you are required to report this to the Shire as per the State Government's 'Biosecurity Agricultural Management (Stable Fly) Management Plan 2019' which was created to support the Act and assist in the management of Stable Fly within the Gingin area.

Transportation of Untreated Poultry Manure (UPM) to a dryland pasture for the purpose of spreading will be accepted provided the following guidelines are adhered with:

• The Shire of Gingin is informed 3 days prior to the action;

• No more than 10t/ha spread;

• Spread evenly;

• No stockpile;

• No particles >20mm;

• No return spreading less than 3 months apart; and

• Not spread closer than 500m from a residence.

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Further Information

Stable Fly Management in the Shire of Gingin - FAQs

Enquiries

Contact the Shire of Gingin's Health team for further information on (08) 9575 5100.