Flesh‑eating Screwworm Is Spreading in the U.S., Threatening Livestock and Wildlife -- Hunters Can Be the First Line of Defense

Flesh‑eating screwworm is spreading in the U.S., threatening livestock and wildlife -- hunters can be the first line of defense

Researchers discuss how America's 11.5 million hunters can help find screwworm cases and contain the spread.

Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense

Millions of hunters will be in fields and wooded areas, where they can help spot and report any signs of screwworm. Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesFor the first time in over 50 years, an infestation of the flesh-eating fly known as the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is spreading on the U.S. mainland, and it is putting livestock and other animals at risk. The New World screwworm doesn’t just attack cattle. All warm-blooded…

Flesh‑Eating Screwworm Is Spreading in the US – Hunters Can Be the First Line of Defense

STARKVILLE, Miss. — For the first time in over 50 years, an infestation of the flesh-eating fly known as the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is spreading on the U.S. mainland, and it is putting livestock and other animals at risk. The New World screwworm doesn’t just attack cattle. All warm-blooded animals are susceptible, including […]