The tumbu fly is also commonly known as the mango, putsi or skin maggot fly. The larvae of the tumbu fly are parasitic and when they get under the skin of mammals – including humans – they can ...

By assuming the shape and texture of ripe termite eggs. Mimicry fables can sound like O. Henry stories, offbeat dilemmas dapperly resolved. For example, caterpillars are voracious eaters.

My son developed boils on his feet and hands then I pressed them and things came out crawling, like fat whitish worms. I was told those are maggots. The baby has no fever or any other sign of illness.

In science, the word worm also refers to maggots, fly larvae that eat the flesh of dead bodies and help with the decaying ...

“They have multiple tricks,” says Hauser. When Hauser examined petroleum fly maggots under a microscope, he noticed they’re a little more prickly than other fly larvae. He believes their rough skin ...

Biannual DIY and annual professional termite inspections can help identify a problem early. Remove exterior termite food sources, including stacked firewood, rotting tree stumps and wood in ...

(Katy Stech Ferek/WSJ) Law-enforcement officials are investigating several incidents, including the potential release of maggots and a foul odor, at the Fairmont Chicago hotel on Wednesday morning ...

Since graduating with a journalism degree in 2012, Emily has worked on staff and in freelance roles for a variety of publications, including Realtor.com, as well as local real estate companies.

A 14.5-ounce can of tomatoes must have more than 8 fly eggs or one maggot before the FDA considers it tainted. But you can rest assured that it’s not out of the ordinary to dine on insect eggs.

Read our guide to learn the cost of a termite inspection and get recommendations for top providers. A termite inspection costs between $50 and $237. However, many exterminators offer free termite ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Finding out that your home is infested with termites can be scary and stressful. The damage these tiny pests do can become serious ...