The emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico has raised alarms that the dangerous fly larvae could cross into Texas.

The rise and return of screwworms: understanding their threat to livestock, wildlife, and humans from those who lived it.

Nolen RS. Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response. American Veterinary Medical Association. Published December ...

The New World screwworm, a deadly parasite, has been spotted in Mexico, raising concerns for Texas ranchers and hunters.

Since cattle imports were cut off, Texas Commissioner Sid Miller and some ranchers worry about the ban’s economic impact on ...

Texas Parks and Wildlife warns Laredo and surrounding areas for New World Screwworm, a "maneater" fly that feeds on live ...

There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.

Fetick recently issued an emergency declaration on the invasion, Hoping Harrisburg leaders would devote more funds to help. Read more about the phorid flies infestation in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A parasitic worm eradicated ... maggots “screw into flesh with sharp mouth hooks” leading to a parasitic infection. TPWD officials said female screwworm flies are ...

"When NWS fly larvae ... Such an infestation is known as New World screwworm myiasis. "These eggs hatch into dangerous parasitic larvae, and the maggots burrow or screw into flesh with sharp ...