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Texas Battles Screwworm with Sterile Flies
Texas is battling a serious outbreak of the New World screwworm, with 20 confirmed cases now spreading across nine counties, prompting officials to declare new infested zones and urging ranchers to monitor livestock closely. The solution? Releasing millions of sterile male flies — a proven method from decades past that helped eradicate the pest in the U.S. and Central America. But with lawmakers scrambling for resources and critics calling for faster action, the agricultural community braces for a high-stakes fight. This outbreak underscores how deeply connected agriculture and public health…
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