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USDA entomologist warns states to watch for screwworm as Central American outbreak spreads
Minnesota Board of Animal Health · December 11, 2024
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Summary
USDA entomologist Denise Bonilla briefed the board on screwworm biology, historic economic impacts and eradication tactics (sterile insect technique). Recent detections in Mexico and Central America prompted increased surveillance and plans to scale sterile-fly production and cross-border import protocols.
A USDA entomologist told the Minnesota Board of Animal Health that screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) remains a serious livestock and public-health threat where it has re-emerged in Central America and Mexico, and urged states to be prepared for suspect cases.
Denise Bon…
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