Sterile Flies to Stop Screwworms | Tucson News

The USDA is investing $25 million to build a new sterile fly facility in Cochise County, Arizona, to battle the deadly New World Screwworm—using a proven method that releases sterile males to crash wild populations. Ranchers recall the pest’s brutal toll decades ago, and this solution promises to eliminate costly, time-consuming inspections. Located near the Bisbee-Douglas Airport for accessibility and safety, the center replaces a former facility that dramatically reduced cases. With screwworms reappearing near the border and the Douglas Port of Entry reopening, the new center will cover Arizona, California, New Mexico, and parts of Mexico—while creating 30–40 jobs and launching construction by year’s end. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/9a17e361dd90c254