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Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
October 13, 2025
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Overview

With the return of the New World Screwworm, everyone needs to know the signs that their wildlife is being affected. Learn more about monitoring techniques and reporting resources to keep your wildlife safe. Download your copy today!

Publication Information

Texas wildlife are at serious risk if New World Screwworm (NWS) re-establishes itself in the area. Don't let this pest disrupt your land's wildlife ecosystem.

Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm is a 9-page factsheet that provides Texans with the knowledge to spot symptoms in wildlife, monitor populations, and report infestations quickly. Learn more about how you can stop the spread of the New World Screwworm fast with our factsheet.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why it matters: In-depth explanation on how New World Screwworm harms wildlife populations and the Texas economy.
  • Recognizing signs: How to identify and report signs of New World screwworm infestations in wildlife
  • Reporting guidance: Critical reporting resources to end the spread of this pest

Download your copy today and be a part of protecting our Texas wildlife.

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