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Can I Bug You?Author: UC Riverside
A twice-monthly deep dive into the sometimes creepy but mostly fascinating world of insects with one of the world's foremost experts on the topic, UC Riverside entomologist Dr. Doug Yanega. Language: en-us Genres: Life Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 49: The most expensive fly in America
Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
New World screwworm: a successful eradication program rid the U.S. of this devastating pest 60 years ago, but it's back. 19 cases detected in Texas as of 6/24/26. To explain what exactly the insect is, how it infects living mammal tissue, and what is being done about it, we're joined by UC Riverside veterinary entomologist Dr. Amy Murillo, who leads a monitoring and education program funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
