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USDA, Brooke Rollins (Agriculture Secretary)
Texas, USA
June 5, 2026
"The USDA confirmed the first case of the new world screwworm fly in a Texas calf in six decades. The parasite, which feeds on flesh, was eradicated in the 1970s but has been advancing through Mexico. Officials are deploying sterile fly programs to prevent a mass infestation."
Author: William H. Jordan
This book provides a detailed historical and scientific account of the screwworm eradication program, explaining the complexities of the sterile insect technique (SIT) and the ecological challenges involved in controlling this specific parasite.