The Department of Agriculture said on Aug. 10 that a Texas facility for breeding sterile flies to combat screwworm will open ahead of schedule in spring 2027.
New World screwworm is a pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds. The screwworm maggots burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage to livestock and economic losses.
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