Flesh-eating parasite has US on alert for first time in nearly 60 years
A flesh-eating parasite recently discovered in Mexico has U.S. officials concerned that the previously eradicated pest could make its way back into the country for the first time since the 1960s.
Officials ask Texans to watch for screwworms after flesh-eating parasite’s detection in Mexico
Despite there currently being no confirmed identifications of NWS in Texas, it was recently detected in a cow at a checkpoint in southern Mexico, near Guatemala, according to TPWD. The sighting in Mexico follows the pest’s recent northward expansion through Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala.
A flesh-eating parasite was found in Mexico. Here’s what South Texans need to know
South Texas hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will need to practice caution and monitor animals potentially affected by the New World Screwworm disease.
Flesh-eating parasite with ‘sharp mouth hooks’ has US on alert for first time since 1966
The New World Screwworm are larvae and maggots with ‘sharp mouth hooks’ that latch onto open wounds or live tissue on the body, Texas officials said. The NWS flies lay eggs in the wounds or areas of exposed tissue where the worms later hatch.
Texas officials warn public of flesh-eating maggots found in Mexico
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials warn hunters of an invasive flesh-eating parasite recently found in animals in Mexico.
Texas on alert for invasive flesh-eating parasite not seen since the 1960s
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging those to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm, an invasive flesh-eating fly recently detected in Mexico. Officials said they ...
What is the New World screwworm and why does it have Texas officials on alert?
The recent detection of a flesh-eating parasite that hasn't been seen in the U.S. since the 1960s has Texas wildlife experts ...
Why a parasitic fly in Mexico is a threat to Texas livestock
The New World screwworm fly, which affects livestock, wildlife and pets, is creeping closer to Texas after decades of ...
TPWD encourages monitoring, reporting of animals affected by New World screwworm
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm after a recent detection in Mexico. This ...
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Dollars don’t kill screwworms
The federal government has a bad habit of spending money on problems before even figuring out what’s really wrong, and the recent New World screwworm scare is a prime example. This is typical ...
U.S. limiting imports of animal products from Mexico after parasite found in Chiapas cow
The parasite was detected in a cow in southern Mexico. The U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer said efforts are underway to prevent ...