Texas officials warn of "maneater" screwworm that burrows into open wounds, eyes and mouths to lay eggs
Just one fly can lay up to 300 eggs at a time and is drawn "to the odor of a wound or natural opening on a live, warm-blooded ...
What is the New World screwworm and why does it have Texas officials on alert?
"Those enjoying Texas' natural resources have an opportunity to serve as the first line of defense in protecting wildlife, ...
Texas Issues Parasite Warning—Insect Lays Eggs in Eyes and Mouths
There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.
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Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic worms that ‘screw into flesh’
The New World Screwworm is a larva or maggot of the New World Screwworm fly, which lays eggs in a wound or live tissue like ...
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Texas warning of 'maneater' screwworms that lay eggs in flesh
The advisory, posted by the department on Dec. 30, was issued for outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas after the New World Screwworm was recently found in a cow in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.
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Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic screwworms found in Mexico
AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a new infectious worm that Texas officials are warning about. The New World Screwworm was recently detected in Mexico, and the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife is ...
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TPWD encourages monitoring, reporting of animals affected by New World Screwworm
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