Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US

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New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly affects livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026.

New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly affects livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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