# Texas Faces Screwworm Threat

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-06-08T14:47:49+00:00
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## Resource

Texas is sounding the alarm over a deadly New World screwworm fly, whose larvae feed on live flesh—threatening cattle and potentially spreading to pets and humans. With four confirmed cases now, including one in a calf and another in a dog, officials are racing to contain the outbreak. This pest, once eradicated in the U.S. by the 1960s, reemerged after being contained in Mexico for decades. The USDA is deploying a high-stakes strategy: releasing millions of sterile male flies to outcompete wild females and halt reproduction. Plans include building a new Texas factory to scale up production. Ranchers and government officials are on high alert as this could become a major agricultural crisis. 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/c3704e28c7b1c0f5

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