New World screwworm (NWS) is a threat to wildlife. All warmblooded wildlife species are susceptible to NWS, and untreated infested animals die quickly, which can reduce wildlife populations.
Wildlife surveillance is crucial for controlling NWS outbreaks in the United States. Wildlife can spread the pest over wide areas and across State lines. Monitoring screwworm in these populations is important for protecting wild species and other animals.
Help Protect Wildlife From NWS
Find practical resources to promote public awareness of NWS and protect wildlife health. These materials help communicators, outbreak responders, and other professionals partner with USDA to stop screwworm.
Wildlife Partner Toolkit
Printable Materials
Download, customize, and display printable resources that help reinforce awareness about protecting wildlife from NWS.
- Factsheet: Protect Wildlife. Stop New World Screwworm.
- Print-Ready PDF (555.78 KB)
- Customizable PowerPoint template (1.68 MB)
- Pocket Card: Protecting Wildlife From New World Screwworm—Know the Signs. Report Fast.
- PDF version (with printing instructions) (239.11 KB)
- Word version (with printing instructions) (252 KB)
Matte Articles
Ready-to-publish content for newsletters, websites, and community outreach.
- Protecting Wildlife Starts With Hunters: Spotting New World Screwworm Early (108.85 KB)
- Wildlife Surveillance Is Key to Stopping New World Screwworm (108.6 KB)
Social Media
Download graphics, sample posts, and messaging to share online.
- Social Media Kit (3.1 MB)
Additional Outreach Content
Use this material on websites and in other informational products to raise awareness about NWS.
- Text for Hunting Regulation Booklets, Guides, or Licensing Websites (110.73 KB)
- Key Messages (113.5 KB)
Wildlife Health Preparedness and Response
Report Suspected Cases of Screwworm
If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, report it right away.
In Texas, report suspected cases in wildlife to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Outside of Texas—especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border—call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) or use the dropdown below to contact your local USDA Wildlife Services office directly.