{"id":2455709,"date":"2025-07-04T16:01:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T20:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-breeding-billions-of-flies-planning-to-dump-them-on-texas-and-mexico\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T20:06:16","slug":"feds-breeding-billions-of-flies-planning-to-dump-them-on-texas-and-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-breeding-billions-of-flies-planning-to-dump-them-on-texas-and-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Feds Breeding Billions of Flies, Planning to Dump Them on Texas and Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffeds-breeding-billions-of-flies-planning-to-dump-them-on-texas-and-mexico%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2455709&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The federal government is actively working to combat a perilous parasite known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/refusal-to-stop-screwworms-shows-mexico-is-no-friend-to-u-s\/\" title=\"Refusal To Stop ...s Shows ... Is No Friend To U.S.\">screwworm fly<\/a>, which threatens livestock and wildlife in Texas and Mexico. This initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with support from Mexican authorities, involves breeding billions of sterile screwworm flies to release into the wild. The USDA is planning to build a new $8.5 million facility in Texas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gm-to-invest-4-billion-in-domestic-manufacturing-plants\/\" title=\"GM to invest  billion in domestic manufacturing plants\">enhance production capabilities<\/a> in southern Mexico to support this ongoing program through 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The sterilization and production of the flies take place at a laboratory in Panama, where approximately 117 million <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-quarantines-parts-of-la-ventura-counties-after-record-numbers-of-fruit-flies-detected\/\" title=\"LA and Ventura Counties under quarantine due to high fruit ... numbers.\">sterile flies<\/a> are produced weekly. Thes flies are then released from planes over affected areas, aiming to reduce the wild population by preventing reproduction. this method has been successful in eradicating screwworms from the U.S.in the past,but recent outbreaks highlight the continued risk posed by this parasite.<\/p>\n<p>The USDA&#8217;s ongoing efforts include aerial releases in the Florida Keys, southern Texas, northern Mexico, and Central America, as they aim to prevent the re-establishment of the screwworm fly in north America, which has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >previously caused significant livestock fatalities<\/a>. The program is recognized as one of the most effective insect eradication campaigns ever attempted and will expand in response to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-flees-podium-without-answering-questions-after-delivering-remarks-in-delaware-video\/\" title=\"Biden Flees Podium without Answering Questions After Delivering Remarks in Delaware (VIDEO)\">growing threats<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The federal government is currently breeding billions of sterile screwworm flies in an effort to combat a deadly parasite that targets livestock and wildlife across parts of Texas and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>The multinational project, which has been active for decades, is being expanded with new infrastructure built to combat a growing threat posed by the screwworm fly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/usda-inspector-general-escorted-office-refusing-comply-trumps-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/a> is overseeing the program with support from Mexico, utilizing specialized fly production and sterilization facilities.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/billions-flies-dumped-out-of-planes-fight-flesh-eating-new-world-screwworm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>, the USDA plans to build a new $8.5 million insect dispersal center in Texas while converting a site in southern Mexico to handle increased production of flies that are incapable of reproducing.<\/p>\n<p>These steps are being taken as part of a sterile fly output strategy that is expected to continue through 2026.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Roughly 117 million flies are produced and sterilized each week at a laboratory in Panama. The insects are then shipped to release zones in the southern U.S. and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mexico-breaks-diplomatic-ties-ecuador-major-division-forms-central-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central America<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/federal-government-plans-air-drop-sterile-flies-texas-fight-flesh-eating-maggots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that after sterilization, the flies are separated by sex and chilled for easier handling.<\/p>\n<p>Female flies are less effective fliers and are largely excluded from airborne drops.<\/p>\n<p>The sterile screwworms are released from planes over affected areas in hopes of overwhelming and eradicating wild populations.<\/p>\n<p>By using sterile flies, the wild population is unable to reproduce, leading to its eventual collapse.<\/p>\n<p>The technique has been credited with eliminating the screwworm from the country in previous decades, but the parasites continue to pose a risk due to their presence in South America.<\/p>\n<p>As CBS noted, the operation could be crucial in preventing outbreaks, such as one that occurred in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-alligator-alcatraz-jail-illegals-will-guarded-alligators-pythons-florida-opening-weeks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida<\/a>, where over 130 endangered deer died in 2016 before authorities brought it under control.<\/p>\n<p>The screwworm fly lays eggs in open wounds of animals, causing severe infections and often death if left untreated.<\/p>\n<p>Both outlets reported that cattle and other livestock are highly vulnerable, with infestations capable of killing large animals in a matter of days.<\/p>\n<p>The USDA&rsquo;s goal is to prevent the fly from regaining a foothold in North America by maintaining and expanding the sterile release program.<\/p>\n<p>The strategy is being carried out across borders and includes aerial drops in the Florida Keys, southern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/texas-delivers-spectacular-blow-woke-public-school-teachers-slowly-bringing-god-back-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas<\/a>, northern Mexico, and parts of Central America.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing program is considered one of the most successful insect eradication campaigns ever attempted.<\/p>\n<p>Federal officials plan to continue expanding the operation in the coming years to meet increasing threats.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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This long-standing multinational initiative is being enhanced with new facilities to address the increasing threat from the screwworm fly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, with support from Mexico, is managing this program using specialized production and sterilization centers. According to CBS News, the USDA plans to construct an $8.5 million insect dispersal center in Texas while upgrading a site in southern Mexico for greater fly production that cannot reproduce. 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