Screwworm spreads beyond Texas; How weather plays a role

Screwworm spreads beyond Texas; How weather plays a role

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Updated: June 12, 2026, 4:33 pm EDTPublished: June 12, 2026, 2:53 pm EDT

A flesh-eating parasite called the New World screwworm has spread beyond Texas, and a warming climate may be helping this tropical pest expand its range.

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