Fighting Screwworm: USDA's Plan and Progress | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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Last Modified: August 10, 2026

View infographics and key resources for quick, at‑a‑glance details on USDA’s progress in fighting back against screwworm.

Infographics

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USDA's Aggressive National Screwworm Response

USDA is hitting screwworm hard on every front—from sterile‑fly production and intensified surveillance to rapid cross‑border action and more.

Learn how we're using all resources at our disposal to drive this pest away from the United States and protect America's livestock industry.