Flesh-Eating Screwworms: Proof That Teamwork Can Beat a Pest – California Globe

Flesh-Eating Screwworms: Proof That Teamwork Can Beat a Pest – California Globe

In my work, I cover everything from construction and energy to farming and pest control. Most stories pass without surprise. But sometimes, I come across one that stops me cold. This one starts with a creature called the New World Screwworm and ends as a reminder of what happens when scientists, governments, and people on the ground work together to solve a crucial threat. The name sounds bad enough. The reality is worse. The screwworm is a type…