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Sterile Male Flies Fight Screwworm | San Antonio News
Scientists are deploying a game-changing weapon against the deadly New World screwworm: male-only sterile flies called Novofly. By releasing these sterile males—twice as efficient as current methods—researchers aim to crash the pest’s population with fewer resources and lower costs. Ranchers like Bill Martin, who battled screwworm decades ago, are bracing for a resurgence as neighboring areas report infestations. To scale up, federal agencies are reviving and expanding sterile fly facilities, including one in Mexico and a new one at Moore Air Base set to launch in February 2026. The plan…
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