Welcome to the Murillo Veterinary Entomology Lab at UC Riverside
Veterinary entomology is the study of insects or arthropods that affect animals. We are primarily interested in arthropod pests of poultry and other livestock.
Research in the Murillo lab seeks to better understand the basic biology and ecology of arthropod pests of livestock animals, characterize their host-parasite interactions, and develop effective and sustainable pest management tools.
The New World Screwworm is a devastating pest of animal agriculture
Larvae (maggots) of this fly species develop in living flesh. They can infest any warm-blooded animal, including livestock, pets, birds and people. Learn more about screwworm:
Screwworm Q&A with UCR Entomologists
CDFA Screwworm site - Report suspected cases in California at (916) 900-5002
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