# Screwworms Back in the US

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-06-05T19:23:14+00:00
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## Resource

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: 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/7a20c5c513363d70

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