The first to appear are usually flies. The maggots that solved a murder Necrophagous insects not only play an important natural role in the breakdown of dead bodies, but they can also help us in other ...

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.

Farmers have been advised to shear sheep early to help prevent blowfly strike, as changing weather patterns and a warm spring ...

Sheep farmers in Shropshire are being warned of the risk of blowfly strike as the local Blowfly Watch risk alert has been ...

blowfly and screw fly. This infection is also common in livestock as well. It may affect skin, eyes, ears, stomach and intestinal tract, or in genitourinary sites. Some larvae or eggs enter the ...

Sheep farmers are advised to start checking for signs of blowfly strike and plan treatment ... 36 hours from an egg being laid on a sheep to maggots eating its flesh – so prevention is better ...

Sheep farmers Wales are being warned of the risk of blowfly strike as the local Blowfly Watch risk alert has been raised to amber.