Texas Agriculture Commissioner Calls for Urgent SWASS Action to Combat Screwworm Outbreak
· Texas Border Business
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has urged the USDA to deploy the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWASS) immediately, following new detections of New World screwworms in Gillespie and Andrews Counties, Texas, and the first case in New Mexico. Miller emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that delays allow the pest to spread further. He highlighted the effectiveness of SWASS in combating screwworms and called for a comprehensive deployment program across Texas and the U.S.-Mexico border. The New World screwworm poses a significant threat to livestock and agriculture, making prompt action essential to prevent a costly outbreak.
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