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New World Screwworm

A type of fly larva (maggot) that infests open wounds in warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, and sometimes humans, causing severe damage and potentially death if untreated.

Sterile Fly Production

A method of pest control where large numbers of male flies are bred, sterilized (usually by radiation), and then released into infested areas. When these sterile males mate with wild female flies, the eggs produced are infertile, leading to a reduction in the pest population over time.

Domestic Readiness

The state of a country's preparedness and capacity to respond to threats or emergencies within its own borders, including having the necessary facilities, technology, and partnerships.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

A U.S. government agency within the Department of Agriculture responsible for protecting U.S. agriculture from pests and diseases, ensuring animal welfare, and regulating genetically engineered organisms.

Eradication Tools

Methods, technologies, or strategies used to completely eliminate a pest or disease from a specific area or population.