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Screwworms Back and Worse Than Ever | Texas News
Screwworms are back—and they’re targeting dogs, cats, and other mammals. After being eradicated for over 50 years, this flesh-eating fly is resurfacing in Texas and New Mexico, with over 30 confirmed cases. Even a tiny wound can become an entry point. Watch for foul odors, restlessness, or obsessive licking—maggots or movement in a wound? That’s a red flag. The good news? Flea/tick meds can kill larvae, and prompt vet care with antibiotics can save your pet. Officials are rolling out a classic solution: releasing sterile male flies to prevent reproduction. Millions are being invested to ramp…
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