The Screwworm Coalition of Texas, a coalition of 13 Texas landowner, livestock, equine, and wildlife groups, launched a new website to deliver reliable information about the New World screwworm. The site compiles information from lead agencies, including the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The new online resource offers the public and media easy access to factual information. It also serves as a platform to dispel rumors and correct misinformation regarding the status, planning, preparedness, prevention, and response to New World screwworm in Texas. Site visitors can learn about the sterile insect technique, the only proven method of eradicating the parasite. There are also details about sterile fly production in Panama and progress toward developing new sterile fly facilities. More information is available at screwwormtx.org, including the newest updates, resources, and educational materials on the New World screwworm.
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