The screwworm fly factory in Mexico is due to be operational in a year, with the distribution centre planned for Texas.

The US has reportedly drawn up plans to breed billions of flies over Mexico in an attempt to eradicate a vicious variety of ...

Understanding the New World screwworm blowfly and its behavior underscores why it is so dangerous to the livestock industry.

Open the patio door in July and the invitation goes out: free buffet, all you can land on. Within minutes a housefly is ...

Historically, the screwworm was a big problem in several areas of the southern U.S. prior to its eradication in the 1960s.

And if so, how can you send them packing? ‘Well, most of them would prefer to be outside,’ says Adam Hart, professor of ...

The photo of a courageous mother lemur with a baby on her back, taking a harrowing jump in a ravine, won the California ...

The New World screwworm has been making headlines lately, and in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. In May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended importations of cattle, horses ...

Knowing about the lifespan of common flies helps to get rid of the pesky invadersKey PointsThe lifespan of adult flies varies considerably depending on the species, ranging from seven to 50 days.All ...

Peak black fly season has passed in Michigan which is typically around mid-May through mid-June, but they continue to bite ...

OPENING every window in your house can be a handy way to cool it down in the hot weather. However, this can result in another ...

Here’s how to keep these disease-carrying pests away from your family. There’s nothing more annoying than the persistent buzz of a fly indoors, not to mention the fact that some flies can ...