Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Wilson County

stay vigilant!

reporting is key!

🔎When it comes to New World screwworm (NWS) prevention, vigilance is key. The chances of finding a NWS fly are low, so producers and animal owners are encouraged to remain watchful and report suspicious maggots on their animals.

USDA and TAHC continue to work together to conduct fly surveillance by utilizing NWS fly traps. To learn more about the role livestock producers play in animal surveillance, visit https://bit.ly/FAQ-NWSSurveillance

New World Screwworm has officially been identified in Texas. There has been a lot of information thrown out and in an effort to make sure Wilson county is informed with the most up to date CORRECT information, we have planned this meeting in Panna Maria on the 18th with Karnes County.

Please make plans to join us! If you plan to attend, please RSVP at the link below so that we can have a headcount for the event.

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More information!

-inspect
-report
-stay informed

— do not panic!

Stay Vigilant —

If you suspect screwworm infestation please contact the proper agencies!

-Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) for livestock and pets: 800-550-8242

-Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for wildlife: 512-389-4505

-Notify your private veterinarian.

-Do not delay reporting. Early detection limits spread and minimizes long-term consequences.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has resources available to educate the public about the New World Screwworm.

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/New-World-Screwworm-ento-pu-241.pdf

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/What-to-Do-if-You-Suspect-NWS-ANSC-PU-454.pdf

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Livestock-Management-Considerations-for-NWS-ANSC-PU-456.pdf

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RWFM-PU-432-Wildlife-Monitoring-and-Management-for-New-World-Screwworm.pdf

AUSTIN, TX- On June 3, 2026, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County, Texas. A sample collected from a three-week-old calf with an umbilical lesion was identified and confirmed as NWS by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. There are currently no further confirmed detections in animals in Texas.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/6-3-26NWS

RSVP Deadline is TODAY!

Call 830-569-0034 to reserve your spot!

Happening May 26th - Make sure you call to RSVP.

830-569-0034

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible Texans who give their time, energy, and knowledge to support Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners - WCEMG.

Your commitment helps communities connect with nature, learn new skills and care for the places they call home. You can tell from the numbers that we are cultivating goodness in Wilson County and are excited for the future.

Thank you for everything you do and for being a part of our mission to improve the lives of Texans through innovative, science-based education and outreach in agriculture, natural resources, youth development, and health.

Coming up soon!

Let us know if you will be attending!

830-393-7357

Don't forget to call our office to RSVP!
-Private Applicator Training
-Beef & Forage Workshop
-Reproduction Workshop

830.393.7357