Sounding the Alarm Over Suspected Texas Screwworm Case
· Texas Border Business
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has raised concerns over the first suspected case of New World screwworm in Texas, criticizing the USDA for its slow response that allowed the pest to spread from Mexico. Miller emphasized that despite efforts to release billions of sterile flies, the screwworm has advanced over 1,100 miles into Texas. He is urging President Trump to implement the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWASS) immediately, a method proven effective in past eradication efforts. Miller also called for a comprehensive response plan, including a U.S.-Mexico task force and increased surveillance to prevent a potential agricultural disaster.
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