New World screwworm is trickling up through Panama after a successful breach, with the pest originating from South America.
Steady: 0 in the last 7 days
Updated sep 7
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What happened
New World screwworm is trickling up through Panama after a successful breach, with the pest originating from South America.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pest invasion started from Central America into Mexico, with Panama releasing sterile flies.Sub-event
Pest began moving north from South America in 2023 and is now trickling up through Panama.1 source