fromArs Technica2 weeks agoTexas prepares for war as invasion of flesh-eating flies appears imminentThe main method to wipe out screwworms is the sterile insect technique (SIT), exploiting their life cycle weakness, as they tend to only mate once.Agriculture
CoronavirusfromThe Atlantic2 months agoA Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
fromArs Technica3 months agoScrewworms are coming-and they're just as horrifying as they soundScrewworms are a significant threat as they lay eggs in the wounds of warm-blooded animals, leading to intense pain and life-threatening infections.OMG science