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Screwworms Back in the US
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 120
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Summary
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating fly that wiped out hundreds of thousands of cattle in the past, has returned to the U.S. after 60 years — confirmed in a Texas calf. Officials are deploying the same sterilization tactic that worked on Curaçao: releasing millions of sterile male flies to crash the population. Operations are underway in Texas and along the border, with new facilities in the works. While not a food threat, the pest can infect humans — over 2,000 cases reported in Mexico and Central America. Experts are confident they’ll contain it, but warn a single female can lay thousands of eggs, making vigilance critical. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7a20c5c513363d70