The natural range of the New World screwworm fly extends from the southern states of the USA through Central America and the ...

A flesh eating fly wiped out 14% of Key deer and now threatens other endangered wildlife. Here's how endangered wildlife are ...

A new genetic innovation from the Agricultural Research Service aims to produce 100% sterile male flies, maximizing facility ...

A flesh-eating parasitic fly has spread north through Mexico to within a few hundred miles of the U.S. southern border. The ...

The parasitic fly lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals—including, disturbingly, humans.

The New World screwworm, aptly named for the maggot’s behavior of burrowing into flesh and causing serious if not fatal ...

Are these common pests lurking in your bins? Experts reveal the easiest ways to get rid of them ...

Although the term “myiasis” may not be widely familiar to many Nigerians, its clinical manifestations are often easily recognised across age groups.Myiasis is a parasitic infestation that affects both ...

Maggots are a common sight in compost piles and bins, but what do they do? What kind of maggots should you expect to find in your compost bin? How can you get rid of maggots if they become a problem?

Just in case you needed new material for your nightmares, here’s this real-life case report of a woman in Greece who literally sneezed out maggots. Doctors documented the spine-chilling sneeze this ...

A virus seems to have jumped from marine animals into people for the first time ever, and it is causing serious vision ...