The Unwelcome Return of a Flesh Eating Menace The detection of New World screwworms in South Texas has sent shockwaves through the livestock industry, animal health officials, and pet owners.
This parasitic pest was eradicated from the United States nearly six decades ago, but its return has raised concerns about potential economic impacts on agriculture and public health risks.
New World screwworms lay eggs in living tissue and feed on flesh, infesting livestock, wildlife, pets, and even birds.