Texas officials warn of "maneater" screwworm that burrows into open wounds, eyes and mouths to lay eggs
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded ...
Texas Issues Parasite Warning—Insect Lays Eggs in Eyes and Mouths
There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.
What is the New World screwworm and why does it have Texas officials on alert?
"Those enjoying Texas' natural resources have an opportunity to serve as the first line of defense in protecting wildlife, ...
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Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
The New World Screwworm is a larva or maggot of the New World Screwworm fly, which lays eggs in a wound or live tissue like ...
Why a parasitic fly in Mexico is a threat to Texas livestock
The New World screwworm fly, which affects livestock, wildlife and pets, is creeping closer to Texas after decades of ...
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TPWD encourages monitoring, reporting of animals affected by New World Screwworm
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Texas on alert for invasive flesh-eating parasite not seen since the 1960s
The flesh-eating fly larvae, which were recently detected in Mexico, were declared eradicated from Texas in the 1960s.
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TPWD encourages monitoring, reporting of animals affected by New World screwworm
Jan. 1—AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm after a recent detection in Mexico.