Billionth sterile fly released in Texas to curb screwworm resurgence
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its billionth sterile fly in Texas as part of the sterile insect technique to interrupt the New World screwworm’s breeding cycle; the pest was eradicated decades ago and the program is being boosted after new U.S. cases emerged in June, with fewer than 50 cases reported so far this year.
- Government released its billionth fly. Here’s why wbbjtv.com
- New World Screwworm: A Threat to Wildlife aphis.usda.gov
- 2 New World screwworm quarantine areas lifted in Texas, congressman says KXAN Austin
- USDA Sets Dates for New World Screwworm Response Playbook Reviews meatingplace.com
- CBP supports federal response to New World screwworm threat Beef Magazine
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