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Kissing Bug in Maine: What Residents Should Know

Triatomine insects, commonly called kissing bugs, are vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. In Maine, the concern is not widespread transmission...

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Where Do Flesh Flies Come From: Origins, Lifecycle, and Habitats

Flesh flies (family Sarcophagidae) come from environments where organic matter and suitable breeding sites are present, with adult females depositing larvae directly on decaying...

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