Planning and preparing for an outbreak of NWS is essential to protect public health, animal health, agriculture, the environment, our food supply, and the economy.
With the support of industry, State, and Tribal partners, the United States remains vigilant against and fully prepared for possible screwworm incursions. As part of our five-pronged plan to defeat screwworm, we are supporting robust response activities in Mexico and Central America to push the pest back, and we have teams in place to bolster our defenses and respond quickly to prevent further spread.