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Sterile Flies to Stop Screwworms | Tucson News
The USDA is investing $25 million to build a new sterile fly facility in Cochise County, Arizona, to battle the deadly New World Screwworm—using a proven method that releases sterile males to crash wild populations. Ranchers recall the pest’s brutal toll decades ago, and this solution promises to eliminate costly, time-consuming inspections. Located near the Bisbee-Douglas Airport for accessibility and safety, the center replaces a former facility that dramatically reduced cases. With screwworms reappearing near the border and the Douglas Port of Entry reopening, the new center will cover…
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