AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9 Biology, prevention and treatment strategies to be covered A webinar hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will examine and help educate agricultural producers and the public about the New World screw worm.
A webinar hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will examine and help educate agricultural producers and the public about the New World screwworm. The screwworm fly, a metallic green-blue fly with large orange eyes, is about twice the size of a common house fly. (Denise Bonilla/USDAAPHIS) Scheduled from 2-4:30 p.m. on June 9, the free webinar will cover the biology and identification of the pest; prevention and treatment strategies; wildlife impact; public health perspectives, including pets and people; the importance of New World screwworm awareness and prevention, current status, update on government response and surveillance programs, as well as a question-andanswer session.
To register, visit http:// tx. ag/ NWSwebinar.
Expert speakers Scheduled speakers will be: Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist and professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology.
Phillip Kaufman, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist and head of the Department of Entomology.
Terry Hensley, DVM, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory assistant director for diagnostic services.
T.R. Lansford, DVM, Texas Animal Health Commission deputy executive director and assistant stat e veterinarian.
If you have a Private Applicator License you will be able to attend a live viewing at the Texas Agrilife Research Center (1229 North US 281). The program will run from 2:00-4:00. You will receive 1 hour general and 1-hour IPM for your license.
For more information on the New World screwworm, Texas A&M AgriLife has released an updated fact sheet with further details.