# Texas Battles New World Screwworm Threat

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:56:16+00:00
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## Resource

Texas is on high alert after detecting the deadly New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue. With just one confirmed case in Zavala County, Governor Abbott has declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources and accelerate the production of sterile male flies — the key to halting the pest’s spread. While historically requiring five times the current release rate, officials aim to deploy 100 million flies now, ramping up to 300 million weekly once a new USDA facility opens in 2027. Abbott is pushing to fast-track construction to begin by May 2025, using state assets to speed up the process. This invasive threat poses a serious risk to Texas’s beef, dairy, and wildlife industries, prompting an aggressive, science-driven response to contain it before it spreads like wildfire. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/92bfe7ab66250853

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