Hilary Hurd
Coordinating EditoratBugBitten
Hilary is Professor Emeritus of Parasitology at Keele University, UK, having retired at the end of 2013. Her research interests have revolved around parasites transmitted by insects and their interactions with their vectors. She was Director of the Centre for Applied Entomology and Parasitology at Keele for over ten years and served as President of the British Society for Parasitology.
Latest posts by Hilary Hurd(see all)
- Linking a disease to knowledge of its vector: River blindness and black flies- 12th November 2021
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interesting info unable to locate info regarding inch worms though i have concerns i have green inch worms infested in my 100yr old chinese elm tree i have found these worms in my hair,skin and once wiped the inner corner of my eye and a tiny green matter resembling the inch was found on my finger i am having recent health problems i need some input
MEBENDAZOLE is good for parasites. Go to doctor.
Inch worms are the larvae (caterpillars) of geometer moths and do not infect humans or other animals.