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The science behind bedbugs, ticks, maggots and more with Stephen Doggett

The science behind bedbugs, ticks, maggots and more with Stephen Doggett

Update: 2025-12-02
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Bedbugs, ticks, maggots and mozzies. Sounds like the holiday from hell, right? Not for Stephen Doggett. The medical entomologist based at NSW Health Pathology’s Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead spends every working day with these tiny creatures and loves his work. In this episode, Stephen explains why bedbugs are making a comeback worldwide, what really happens when a tick bites, how maggots can help heal the most stubborn wounds and even how to appreciate the unexpected beauty of mosquitoes.

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The science behind bedbugs, ticks, maggots and more with Stephen Doggett

The science behind bedbugs, ticks, maggots and more with Stephen Doggett

NSW Health Pathology