Novofly: The Male-Only Fly That Could End Screwworms | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 2m

Scientists are unleashing a smarter, more efficient weapon against the deadly New World screwworm: Novofly, a male-only sterile fly designed to outsmart the pest by mating with wild females and preventing any offspring from hatching. This breakthrough could double sterile fly output without extra resources, slashing costs and radiation while boosting effectiveness. Ranchers like Bill Martin, who’s seen the struggle firsthand, now benefit from advanced tools—from injectables to this next-gen fly tech. Meanwhile, federal agencies are ramping up production, reopening facilities and building new…