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USDA Launches Fly Factory to Fight Screwworm
The USDA just launched a massive 22,000-square-foot fly factory in Metapa, Mexico, designed to churn out millions of sterile flies to battle the surging New World screwworm. Part of a five-point eradication strategy, the facility—built in just 11 months—will soon add 100 million sterile flies to the fight, aiming to suppress and ultimately eliminate the pest threatening livestock and wildlife. With the 26th confirmed case recently spotted in Jim Hogg County, this new hub is a critical step in scaling up science-driven pest control. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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