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Feds Breeding Billions of Flies, Planning to Dump Them on Texas and Mexico |

Last updated: July 5, 2025 7:25 am
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The federal government has embarked on an ambitious project, breeding billions of sterile screwworm flies to combat a parasitic menace that threatens livestock and wildlife across Texas and Mexico. This initiative reflects a long-standing effort that is now scaling up, as new infrastructure is put in place to tackle the increasing threat posed by these pesky insects.

Overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with collaborative support from Mexico, this multinational endeavor utilizes specialized facilities for the production and sterilization of flies. According to CBS News, plans are underway to construct an $8.5 million insect dispersal center in Texas, while a facility in southern Mexico will be upgraded to increase the output of these non-reproductive flies.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at producing sterile flies, a program expected to run through 2026. Currently, around 117 million sterilized flies are generated each week at a lab in Panama. These flies are then transported to designated release zones in the southern U.S. and Central America.

In a rather interesting twist, Fox News reported that after sterilization, the flies undergo a meticulous separation process by sex, with the females—less adept at flying—being excluded from aerial dispersal efforts. The sterile males are then released from planes over infected areas, aiming to inundate local wild populations and ultimately lead to their eradication.

This method is not new; it has successfully eradicated screwworms in the past. However, the threat remains, particularly from their South American counterparts. As CBS pointed out, this operation is crucial for preventing outbreaks similar to the one in Florida, where over 130 endangered deer succumbed to infestations in 2016 before control measures were implemented.

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The screwworm fly is notorious for laying eggs in the open wounds of animals, leading to severe infections or even death if untreated. Both sources highlighted the vulnerability of cattle and other livestock, with infestations capable of causing significant mortality in days.

The USDA’s objective is clear: prevent the screwworm from regaining a foothold in North America through the maintenance and expansion of this sterile fly release program. This strategy encompasses cross-border operations, including aerial dispersals in the Florida Keys, southern Texas, northern Mexico, and parts of Central America.

As one of the most ambitious insect eradication campaigns ever undertaken, this ongoing program is set to expand further in the coming years to counter increasing threats.

This article originally appeared on The Western Journal.

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