U.S. Launches $8.5M Initiative to Combat Devastating Screwworm Invasion
TL;DR
A parasitic fly known as the New World screwworm, previously eradicated from North and Central America, is re-emerging and spreading, threatening livestock, humans, and pets, prompting international efforts to control its population through sterile insect techniques and increased surveillance amid concerns about climate change and cattle movement.
- Flesh-Eating Fly Invasion Could Cause Devastation Across America ScienceAlert
- U.S. plans to combat spread of "man-eater" screwworms with $8.5M facility of flies in Texas CBS News
- Ag secretary announces ‘bold’ plan to stop New World screwworm from entering US BorderReport
- Veterinarian talks risks of ‘Screwworm’ to livestock KELOLAND.com
- To fight screwworm, the U.S. is opening a South Texas facility to disperse sterile flies The Texas Tribune
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