Sterile insect facility seen as key weapon against flesh-eating pest
New sterile fly facility not due online until late 2027
Sterile fly shortage hampers response as pest spreads to US
With cases contained but ongoing risk, the USDA is investing heavily in surveillance, sterile fly production and new technologies to prevent New World screwworm from threatening US cattle herds
19 June 2026
15
minute read
19 June 2026
15
minute read