Texas Monthly2d
A Flesh-Eating Worm Is Crawling Our Way. Can a Pause on Cattle Imports Keep It at Bay?
The New World screwworm was eradicated from the state decades ago, but now officials are warning it may be poised to return.
Midland Reporter-Telegram on MSN13d
New World screwworm spotted in Mexico, poses threat to Texas livestock
The New World screwworm, a deadly parasite, has been spotted in Mexico, raising concerns for Texas ranchers and hunters.
San Antonio Express-News29d
Why a parasitic fly in Mexico is a threat to Texas livestock
That’s the New World screwworm ... to eradicate the flies in that outbreak, including placing 188 million sterilized pupae over the course of six months. “This disease is serious ...
Newsweek21d
Texas Issues Parasite Warning—Insect Lays Eggs in Eyes and Mouths
The New World ... Disease Control and Prevention. There are concerns New World screwworm could cross into southern Texas after a case was recorded in Mexico. CDC Each female New World screwworm ...
Yahoo23d
Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A parasitic worm eradicated in the United States nearly 60 years ago could be threatening a comeback, Texas wildlife officials warn. The New World Screwworm was recently ...
KXAN24d
Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic screwworms found in Mexico
AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a new infectious worm that Texas officials are warning about. The New World Screwworm was recently detected in Mexico, and the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife is ...