Growing Produce

Caribbean Fruit Fly Poses New Threat for Southern California Farmers

A portion of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine for the Caribbean fruit fly (CFF) following the detection of ...
The Cool Down

Officials issue warning as dangerous 'maneater' insect arrives in US: 'People have to be aware of it'

An expert from a California university has warned the public about the parasitic New World screwworm that can feed on humans, ...
Science Daily

This tiny worm uses static electricity to hunt flying insects

A parasitic worm uses static electricity to launch itself onto flying insects, a mechanism uncovered by physicists and ...

USDA rejects Texas ag department's fly trap to prevent screwworm larvae from infecting cattle

The USDA has rejected the Texas agricultural department's plan to use a fly trap to prevent the New World Screwworm from ...