Flesh-eating parasite with ‘sharp mouth hooks’ has US on alert for first time since 1966
Though the pest primarily affects livestock, officials say humans, wildlife and pets can also be infected.
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 ...
Texas officials warning of ‘man-eater’ bug detected in livestock at southern Mexico border
Texas wildlife officials are on the lookout for a flesh-devouring fly larvae known as the “Man-eater” after cases of the ...
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 monitor animals potentially affected by an infectious disease caused ...
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 ...
Texas on alert for invasive flesh-eating parasite not seen since the 1960s
The flesh-eating fly larvae, which were recently detected in Mexico, were declared eradicated from Texas in the 1960s.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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TPWD encourages monitoring, reporting of animals affected by New World screwworm
Jan. 1—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 ...