- New World screwworm is trickling up through Panama after a successful breach, with the pest originating from South America.
- Pest invasion started from Central America into Mexico, with Panama releasing sterile flies.
Screwworm moves up from Central America, while a network addresses healthcare barriers for farm workers.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 24
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What happened
Screwworm moves up from Central America, while a network addresses healthcare barriers for farm workers.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Officials warned of an impending screwworm outbreak and cut monitoring funds in Central America.Sub-event
- Parasite spread from Central America affects Texas, facilitated by unauthorized livestock movements.Sub-event
Screwworm movement from Central America into Mexico.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central America
subregion of the Americas
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