Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent out an advisory warning hunters, livestock owners, and outdoorsy folks near the ...

A deadly, flesh-eating parasite is threatening a resurgence in the United States and the rapid spread of infection is being ...

The New World Screwworm is a larva or maggot of the New World Screwworm fly, which lays eggs in a wound or live tissue like ...

The CDC said screwworms are most common in the tropics and subtropics, but recent cases have appeared in Central America for ...

Texas officials issue warning about dangerous New World Screwworm parasite detected in Mexico, spreading north.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife said the screwworm was found in a cow at an inspection checkpoint in the southern Mexico State of Chiapas.

Though the pest primarily affects livestock, officials say humans, wildlife and pets can also be infected.

Despite there currently being no confirmed identifications of NWS in Texas, it was recently detected in a cow at a checkpoint ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says to look out for evidence of the New World Screwworm affecting animals, especially near the state's southern border.

Texas Parks and Wildlife officials warn hunters of an invasive flesh-eating parasite recently found in animals in Mexico.

"Those enjoying Texas' natural resources have an opportunity to serve as the first line of defense in protecting wildlife, ...