US exposed to carnivorous rootworm years after outbreak began; sterile fly capacity insufficient

Biologists warn that regional capacity to disperse sterile flies remains below minimum required to control the carnivorous rootworm, which has now reached the United States years after the outbreak began. The vulnerability of herds to this destructive larva will persist over the coming months. The claim is based on expert warnings, but the extent of the infestation and the adequacy of response measures remain uncertain.

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