US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs

The US is facing an outbreak of flesh-eating screwworms, an insect that has not been seen in the country since 1966. To combat the issue, authorities plan to utilize flies and dogs as part of their strategy. The screwworm outbreak is currently a growing concern in the southern US, where the insect has been found. Officials are taking measures to mitigate the spread and impact of the parasite.

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