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What to know about New World screwworm flies — and what’s at stake for Texas livestock
According to experts from Texas A&M, the New World screwworm is a tropical, parasitic fly native to the Western Hemisphere.
U.S. plans to combat spread of "man-eater" screwworms with $8.5M facility of flies in Texas
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins ...
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USDA launches $8.5M South Texas facility to fight deadly screwworm fly
USDA launches an $8.5 million facility in South Texas to stop the deadly new world screwworm fly and protect U.S. livestock.
US government to build $8.5M fly-breeding facility to combat cattle parasite threat
USDA announces new Texas facility to breed sterile New World screwworm flies as part of an effort to combat the flesh-eating ...
This Is Why Drain Flies Love Your Sink—Plus the Easiest Fix to Keep Them Out
Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent drain fly infestations with expert tips and easy solutions to keep your sinks clean ...
County officials warn of possible fly infestation
Although no Texas cases had been reported as of Tuesday, Johnson County Commissioner Larry Woolley warned of a potential screwworm fly infestation in mid to late summer. In May, the U.S. Department of ...