The New World screwworm, a dangerous flesh-eating fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and feeds on living animal flesh, is spreading north into the United States.
In response to the spread, scientists have launched urgent research into specific attractants that lure the parasite. Current trapping methods only attract related species, prompting investigators to focus on foul-smelling chemical signals in an effort to develop more effective deterrents and traps.
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