#screwworms

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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Texas prepares for war as invasion of flesh-eating flies appears imminent

The main method to wipe out screwworms is the sterile insect technique (SIT), exploiting their life cycle weakness, as they tend to only mate once.
Agriculture
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Advancing Toward the U.S.

The New World screwworm is rapidly advancing north after breaching barriers set by a decades-long eradication campaign.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Screwworms are coming-and they're just as horrifying as they sound

Screwworms are a significant threat as they lay eggs in the wounds of warm-blooded animals, leading to intense pain and life-threatening infections.
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