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Another Screwworm Incursion Inevitable, Experts Warn

Wildlife professionals are ringing the alarm bell on the prospect of a screwworm infestation that could impact wildlife in the southern United States and create a massive impact on hunting and cattle industries.

To prepare for the infestation some believe is imminent, experts are calling for interagency collaboration, funding and international cooperation to prepare a strategy for dealing with a problem most have not experienced in their lifetime. 

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