Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay

Scientists are concerned that the current strategies to eradicate the parasitic new world screwworm may not be sufficient to prevent its spread into the US. Recent camera footage from Central American forests shows wildlife rapidly succumbing to this infestation, indicating a potential pathway for the fly to enter the US. This poses a significant threat to the cattle industry, which could suffer severe losses if the screwworm establishes itself, complicating efforts to keep it at bay. The discovery underscores the need for more robust and adaptive measures to protect agricultural sectors.