What is New World Screwworm
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What is New World Screwworm
What is New World Screwworm News Staff Wed, 07/01/2026 - 06:10 Body New World Screwworm (NWS, Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a devastating pest. When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people.NWS is endemic in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and countries in South America. Using sterile insect tech…
From Egg To Epidemic: Controlling the New World Screwworm
New World screwworm may sound like something from a horror movie, but it’s a real and potentially devastating threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, and even humans. In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan explores what healthcare professionals, veterinarians, public health officials, and agricultural partners need to know about recognizing and responding to this destructive parasite.Hazardous waste expert Ashley Perry explai…
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