Deadly Flesh-Eating Fly Nears U.S. Border: Scientists Launch Preemptive Strike

Researchers are trapping and tracking the New World screwworm to detect it early before it threatens livestock. The previous ...
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Your Quick Guide to Distinguishing Gnats from Fruit Flies

If you’ve ever walked into your home to find tiny flies lazing around your fruit bowl or houseplants, you’re not alone. Gnats ...
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Texas’ plan to stop a parasitic fly from destroying its cattle population is far from complete

Texas lawmakers heard conflicting reports on the state’s readiness to fight the New World Screwworm, which is approaching the ...
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Are daddy longlegs venomous?

There are plenty of myths and misunderstandings about this leggy arachnid. To begin with, when people talk about daddy ...
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How To Keep Gnats Away, According To Experts

Here’s how to deal with those annoying little pests. You expect pests outdoors, but it’s exasperating when gnats flit around your face or end up in your beverage when you’re indoors. “’Gnat’ is a ...