By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will disperse glow-in-the dark, sterile flies ...

While they may sound like pests, black soldier fly larvae could hold the key to reclaiming extreme environments.

The first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades opened Monday in Texas, part of a larger ...

Screwworm flies lay their eggs in wounds, noses, ears, eyes or mouths. Their eggs develop into maggots that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins was in Edinburg, Texas, on Monday for the domestic NWS sterile fly dispersal facility ...

Commercial barns lower the risk because workers check pigs every day, spot injuries early and keep flies under control; outdoor pigs are more at risk.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will open a facility in Texas by ‍the end of next year that produces sterile flies intended to fight the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm, Secretary Brooke ...

Johannesburg residents and business owners have been battling a noticeable increase in flies, with restaurants, homes and public spaces reporting swarms that are becoming harder to control. According ...

The U.S. state of Texas has issued a "pre-disaster declaration" in preparation for the potential spread of a parasitic insect ...

Imagine enjoying a tasty dinner alone at home—you may freely indulge without worrying about others. Now imagine sharing the ...