The USDA partners with Mexico to create a buffer zone south of the border, releasing the sterile flies in coordination to stop re-infestation before it crosses into U.S. territory. Without the program ...

The federal government is going to take millions of sterile flies and dump them on Texas in the hopes that they’ll kill off a species of insect known for laying its flesh-eating larvae in the wounds ...

Millions of flies to be dropped over Texas to combat flesh-eating maggots - The U.S. government wiped out the Screwworm flies in the Southwest in the 1960’s, but they’re back again ...

The pest spawns flesh-eating larvae that could devastate the American beef industry, decimate wildlife and even kill ...

USDA releases billions of sterile flies from planes to fight deadly flesh-eating maggots threatening livestock.

The Department of Agriculture is pursuing a disgusting—but effective—strategy to eliminate the larva of the New World ...

It's like I'm eating maggots. Okay, it did not work cold, so I am going to try it hot in case that's the problem." Once she heated the pudding up, she revealed that it was "much better".

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis in June 2025, linked to contaminated eggs from a California facility, led to 79 cases and a major recall. The incident underscores the critical role ...

The female New World screwworm fly is attracted to the odour of any wound to lay her eggs. The larvae (maggots) then feed aggressively on living tissue causing immeasurable suffering to their ...

If you suspect you have a pantry moth infestation, here are some of the signs to look for. Webbing: One of the main (and earliest) signs of a pantry moth outbreak is webbing, which is spun by the ...

If you’ve ever wondered if baking soda kills maggots, we spoke with pest control experts to get the truth. Read on to learn if baking soda kills maggots and other tips to get rid of them.

It consumes ant and termite eggs. The female lays only one egg. Despite its size, it helps control insect populations. This small creature proves that even the smallest can have a big impact.