Maggots may help solve rape cases, suggests a new study. Blowfly eggs and larvae can carry crucial evidence - such as sperm - which could help in sexual assault investigations, say scientists ...

Developing knowledge of blowfly life cycles to improve accuracy of estimating post-mortem interval Date: February 14, 2017 Source: Bournemouth University ...

But even though the order of arrival is clear, exact timing can be hard to pin down, making for an imprecise science. "It can be hard to estimate exactly when a fly came in to lay her eggs," says ...

The Australian blowfly has long irritated visitors to the Outback and even spawned the design for the hideous cork-fringed hat. But scientists have figured out a way to curb the pest population.

Most sheep and wool producers apply a preventative treatment at the same time each year, typically using a spray-on treatment ...

“Blowfly strike can occur rapidly – in as little as 36 hours after eggs are laid,” Nadis warns, highlighting the need for timely preventative action. The disease is thought to affect more ...

We are entering a high-risk period for blowfly strike, with a number of cases appearing on farms, writes Teagasc sheep specialist Ciaran Lynch. Take steps to act against Blowfly now ...