Some people have been left scratching their heads after waking to an odd sight on their lawns in recent weeks: stinkhorn fungus..

In response to the continued expansion of screwworm flies into southern Mexico, the U.S. suspended live animal imports from Mexico on May 11, 2025, halting imports of feeder cattle from Mexico.

Screwworm parasites primarily infect livestock, but human cases have risen in Central America after the pests escaped ...

(USDA | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The New World Screwworm has broken through barriers and into Mexico, as livestock producers in the ...

The flesh-eating The flesh-eating New World screwworm fly is spreading north through Central America toward the US after decades of eradication. Learn why it's returning and what's being done to stop ...

ANALYSIS: After decades of eradication – the New World screwworm has once again spread through several countries in Central ...

Asian needle ants are not the same as fire ants, as they are smaller and, thankfully less aggressive. Most Asian needle ant stings happen when someone accidentally places their hands in nests or on ...

A flesh-eating parasitic fly is invading North and Central America. The consequences could be severe for the cattle industry, ...

A flesh-eating parasitic fly is invading North and Central America. The consequences could be severe for the cattle industry, but this parasite is not ...

Myiasis is the official term for a screwworm infestation of living tissue, and it can kill the host creature in one to two weeks if not treated. Thankfully, myiasis is survivable if treated with ...

Discover which veggie tops U.S. consumption—and why it’s surprisingly high in pesticides. Learn safer alternatives and smart ...