MANGO WORM Mango worms, also known as tumbu worms, are an African parasite that afflicts dogs and other animals. Dogs step in a puddle with newly hatched worms, and within 25 seconds the worms will burrow into the host dog’s skin to start growing on their journey to becoming mango flies. Mango worm infestations lead to painful boils that run the risk of infections or other diseases. Mango worms are parasitic, burrowing under the skin of a host mammal until they are ready to pupate. In most cases