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U.S. Launches Billions of Sterile Flies to Combat Parasite

7/6/2025

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To combat a flesh-eating parasite endangering livestock, the U.S. government is set to unleash billions of sterilized New World Screwworm flies across Mexico and southern Texas. This innovative approach, known as the Sterile Insect Technique, seeks to protect the beef industry and wildlife from potential devastation, with new fly factories expected to launch by mid-2026.

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Story summary

To combat a flesh-eating parasite endangering livestock, the U.S. government is set to unleash billions of sterilized New World Screwworm flies across Mexico and southern Texas. This innovative approach, known as the Sterile Insect Technique, seeks to protect the beef industry and wildlife from potential devastation, with new fly factories expected to launch by mid-2026.