New World Screwworm Alert for Arizona Pets

Arizona’s preparing quietly but seriously for a New World screwworm invasion — a nasty fly whose larvae feast on living tissue. Dr. Ryan Wolker urges pet owners and ranchers to stay alert, especially if animals have wounds, eyes, or noses exposed. While no cases have been found yet, traps are already in place and sterile flies are being released along the border. Early reports from pet owners could be the key to stopping this parasite before it takes hold. Keep watching your animals — awareness is your best defense. 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/f13e3ddc5cc006f2