Texas officials warn of "maneater" screwworm that burrows into open wounds, eyes and mouths to lay eggs
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 animal."
Texas Issues Parasite Warning—Insect Lays Eggs in Eyes and Mouths
There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.
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.
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 eradication.
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.
Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
A parasitic worm eradicated in the United States nearly 60 years ago could be threatening a comeback, Texas wildlife officials warn. The New World Screwworm was recently detected in Mexico, and the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife is asking people in South Texas to watch out for animals affected by the screwworms.
"Maneater" screwworm that lays eggs in nostrils and open wounds headed towards Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent out an advisory warning hunters, livestock owners, and outdoorsy folks near the southern border to watch out for a flesh-eating parasite known as the New World Screwworm.
Deadly ‘screwworm’ detected near Texas that lays eggs in ‘open wounds’
The screwworm can be devastating to crops and livestock, as it can cause serious, often fatal damage to living things.
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Experts Warn Americans to Watch Out for Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite That Made a Comeback After 34 Years of Eradication
Experts Warn Americans to Watch Out for Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite That Made a Comeback After 34 Years of Eradication ...
Latest U.S. Health Scare Involves The Resurgence Of A Deadly, Flesh-Eating Parasite
A deadly, flesh-eating parasite is threatening a resurgence in the United States and the rapid spread of infection is being ...
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.
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 ...
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What is the New World screwworm and why does it have Texas officials on alert?
"Their eyes and ears will be critical to quickly responding and managing this threat." New World screwworms are larvae that mostly infest livestock but can also affect humans and wildlife.
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 ...