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Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Berenice Garcia , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the New World Screwworm infestations and their potential causes, readers can refer to the original report from KPRC 2 and other local news outlets.
Texas officials are investigating the cause of New World Screwworm infestations in the state. Rodents and other small wildlife are being considered as potential factors contributing to the spread of the infestations. Further details about the situation are available from local news sources.
The Texas Tribune is also providing coverage of the issue through their weekly dispatch, The Y'all. For more information on the New World Screwworm infestations and their potential causes, readers can refer to the original report from KPRC 2 and other local news outlets.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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