06/04/2026
Always promptly treat scrapes, cuts and open wounds on your livestock!
As some may have heard, New World Screwworm has been identified in southern Texas, making this the first case in decades in the continental US. This case is part of an ongoing incremental northward spread of the insect, and is not a surprise to anyone tracking the issue over the last several years.
At this time, there are no reports of the pest in the state of Florida. For more information see:
Learn how the U.S. Government prevents New World screwworm and what to know about risks, surveillance, sterile-fly control, travel, and more.