New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) on Friday, Jun 06, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
On June 3, 2026, state and federal officials confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in Texas. In today’s blog post, we provide links to relevant press releases, fact sheets developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and other important resources and information.
USDA Press Release
The press release from the United States Department of Agriculture on 6/04/2026 can be found here: USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Fact Sheets
For general information and educational resources, visit: New World Screwworm – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Official Fact Sheets developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialists can be found at the links below:
- New World screwworm fact sheet – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Wildlife Monitoring and Management for New World Screwworm – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Companion Animal Care in the Face of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Threat – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- What to Do if You Suspect New World Screwworm in Your Herd – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Livestock Management Considerations for New World screwworm – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- New World Screwworm Myiasis: Protecting Human Health – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Report Suspicious Cases
Immediately isolate any suspected animals and contact:
- Your local veterinarian or wildlife biologist
- Texas Animal Health Commission: 1.800.550.8242
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services: 512.383.2400
To prevent unintentional spread, avoid transporting any suspected animals until advised.
Contacts
If you have general questions or need assistance locating information and resources regarding New World Screwworm, please reach out to your County Extension Agent. You can find your local agent and contact information at: County Offices – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
You may also reach out to AgriLife Extension Specialists for information and assistance. Contact information for our Research and Extension Centers can be found at: Research & Extension Centers | AgriLife People. Selecting the Center for your district will provide contact information for the faculty, staff, and administration housed at that location.
For inquiries related to screwworm research and management, please contact:
Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D.
phillip.kaufman@ag.tamu.edu
For media inquiries, please contact:
Blair Fannin
blair.fannin@ag.tamu.edu
979.803.1264