Screwworm Invasion Threatens U.S. Livestock

A deadly invasive parasite known as the New World Screwworm is spreading north from Mexico, threatening livestock, pets, and even humans. Officials are sounding the alarm after detecting it just 55 miles from the Texas border, with a confirmed human case in Maryland. The U.S. is deploying a $850 million response, including a massive sterile fly production facility to release millions of sterile males that will disrupt reproduction. The strategy, already funded with $21 million in Mexico, combines cutting-edge pest control with public awareness campaigns to stop the spread before it reaches more communities. 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/7146dd09e1f301dc