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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller
Texas, USA
June 8, 2026
"Two additional cases of New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, bringing the total to four. The USDA is working to eradicate the pest, with plans to increase sterile fly production. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticizes the federal response as too slow, advocating for poison bait."
Author: Raymond C. Bushland
This book provides a foundational understanding of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), which is the primary method used by the USDA to combat the screwworm, detailing the scientific challenges and historical efforts to eradicate this pest.