Gauteng had pops of outbreaks after the rainfall earlier in 2019, which makes the coming rainy season a risk for pet owners – even more so for inexperienced pet owners. This parasite has been endemic to mid-Africa for more than 135 years, but recently the fly has made an appearance in areas where it hasn’t been seen before.

After maturing, it pushes its way out – back into the world to repeat the disgusting cycle. Shock and horror might spring to mind, and rightly so, as the mango worm (aka Cayor worm) lives within the skin of its mammal host.

The descriptor anthropophaga comes from the Greek word for “human eater”. Signs and symptoms of a mango worm infestationįoe, especially if you prefer your skin hole-free! The mango fly (Cordylobia anthropophaga), aka the marula fruit fly, skin maggot fly, tumbu fly and putzi fly, is a type of blow-fly common in African subtropical regions.

Prevent mango fly eggs on your property.

Mango fly’s are pesky parasites – put a stop to them before they start a nursery underneath your or your pet’s skin! Read more about Mango Fly Worms. Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 28 November 2019

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