Uses & Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

This category covers three practical areas: disinfectants and cleaners, disposable personal protection, and pest control products. All items are selected for routine farm use in livestock and poultry operations.

Mats placed at entry points create a consistent, low-effort barrier that reduces pathogen transfer from footwear without requiring workers or visitors to change their entire routine. They work best as part of a broader entry-control protocol that includes dedicated boots or boot covers.

Cleaning removes visible organic material like manure and debris, while disinfecting uses a chemical product to kill or inactivate pathogens, and cleaning must come first, since organic load significantly reduces how well most disinfectants perform. Always follow the product label for dilution rate, contact time, and compatible surfaces.

Disposable items eliminate the risk of cross-contamination from improper laundering or storage, which matters most when service technicians or visitors are moving between multiple farm sites. Keeping a supply at the barn entrance also makes it easier to enforce your visitor protocol consistently.

Rodents and flies are active disease vectors in livestock and poultry facilities. Rodents contaminate feed and spread pathogens, while flies create persistent pressure around manure and feed areas. Controlling them is a core part of any working biosecurity program, not a separate concern.

Your daily supplies, like mats, PPE, pest control, and sprayers, form the foundation, but higher-risk periods may call for stricter access controls, more frequent disinfection, and additional signage to reinforce protocols. Having adequate stock on hand before an outbreak is far more effective than trying to source supplies after one begins.

No, disinfectants are registered for specific pathogens and use conditions, so you should select products based on their label claims and use them exactly as directed, including correct dilution and contact time. A product not labeled for your target pathogen or surface type should not be assumed effective.