Abbott Declares Statewide Disaster to Prevent New World Screwworm Spread in Texas

Abbott declares disaster to stop new world screwworm from reaching Texas

Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declaration to prevent new world screwworms out of Texas.Texas Ag commissioner Sid miller says the pest is a major threat t

Texas governor issues statewide disaster declaration to prevent potential spread of New World screwworm into Texas

The Midland Reporter-Telegram said, “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration to equip the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team.

Abbott declares statewide disaster to prevent New World screwworm spread in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster to bolster Texas screwworm response, protect livestock, and help fund a $750M facility in Edinburg.

Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm fly infestation

Governor Greg Abbott last week issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the NWS fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife.