Screwworm Eradication Program Expands to Mexico
A facility in Mission, Texas, is rearing millions of sterile flies daily as part of an eradication program. These flies are released to control pest populations by mating with wild insects, preventing them from reproducing. The process involves carefully controlled environments to ensure the flies' sterility and effectiveness.
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WBUR Boston
“Here millions of scoram flies are being reared each day. All these like metal missioneans.”
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