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Hungry, Hungry Larvae: How Entomologists Design the Diet for Mass-Reared Screwworm Flies

Ever wondered how one might feed 20 million fly larvae every week? Get a glimpse into the work of entomologists who fine-tune the diet for mass-reared screwworm flies at the Panama – United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm.

Entomology Today July 19, 2018 1 Comment

Fighting Flies With Flies: An In-Depth Look at the 2016 Screwworm Outbreak Response in Florida

The return of the screwworm to Florida in 2016 was a surprise, but entomologists with the USDA and local, state, and international partners were prepared to respond. A new, in-depth report in the Journal of Medical Entomology shares a detailed account of their work re-eradicating the pest via the sterile insect technique—plus new lessons learned along the way.