50 years ago, screwworm flies inspired a new approach to insect control
Excerpt from the November 23, 1968 issue of Science News
SHOO FLY To stop the New World screwworm fly from ravaging cattle in the United States, researchers developed the sterile male eradication technique.
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Screwworm fly upsurge
Screwworms, the first pest to be eliminated on a large scale by the use of the sterile male technique, have shown an alarming increase, according to U.S.