Texas Screwworm Monitoring Update | Texas News

Texas wildlife officials are on high alert as they battle the invasive New World screwworm, a deadly parasite threatening deer and rabbits. Using drones, trail cameras, and ground teams—over 1,000 drone flights and 135 cameras capturing more than 16,000 animals in July—teams have closely monitored wildlife near water sources. Of the dozen flagged animals, none tested positive, offering a crucial win in early detection efforts. With coordinated action from USDA, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and landowners, the state’s proactive surveillance is proving vital to stopping the spread and safeguarding its ecosystems. 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/90eef86e4de932fc