# Elanco: Spring and Summer Pest Pressure—Smart Insecticide Strategies for Poultry Producers

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Podcast: [Food Safety Matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/food-safety-matters-176094)
Published: 2026-05-28T09:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1439

## Resource

Alissa Welsher, Ph.D. is a Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Welsher received her bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, a master's degree in poultry science, and a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from the University of Arkansas. Her area of expertise is in meat and poultry food safety, and she specializes in integrated pest management (IPM). In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak with Dr. Welsher [1:39] about: Why pests become more problematic for poultry operations in the spring and summer months and which pets are of particular concern How pests in preharvest poultry operations are related to food safety threats like Salmonella that persist throughout production The importance and core pillars of a robust IPM program How chemical solutions like insecticides can provide an additional layer of defense alongside strong IPM Best practices for insecticide application to maximize effectiveness and mitigate resistance Different insecticide products and how they act on insects in all life stages The benefits of working with an expert IPM and insecticide partner like Elanco to ensure effective and proper insect control, especially moving into spring and summer. Resources Elanco Poultry Food Safety Solutions Sponsored by: Elanco We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

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