New World Screwworm Emergency Response
Last Modified: April 10, 2024
The materials on this page are specific to New World screwworm (NWS). You can use these tools and resources to prepare for and respond to an outbreak of this pest.
We also offer general materials that apply not only to NWS, but other foreign animal pests and diseases as well. To view these materials, visit Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response.
NWS Response and Policy Information
Learn more about our response to an NWS outbreak.
Strategy and Policy
- Disease Response Strategy NWS Myiasis (January 2018)
- Cooperative Screwworm Eradication Program Environmental Assessment (August 2017)
- Fly Assessment Form (June 2017)
- Fly Surveillance and Site Selection Methods (May 2017)
NWS Resources
Find detailed resources concerning an NWS outbreak.
Information About Prior Outbreaks
- Final Report for the APHIS Veterinary Services Response to the 2016–2017 New World Screwworm Outbreak in Florida (May 2017)
- Powerpoint to the Final Report for the APHIS Veterinary Services Response to the 2016–2017 New World Screwworm Outbreak in Florida (May 2017)
- Map Video: New World Screwworm Investigations in the United States, January 2016–April 2017
- Map Video: New World Screwworm Investigations in Florida, January 2016–April 2017
Related Links
- Carcass Management Dashboard
- Emergency Management Response System 2.0
- African Swine Fever Emergency Response
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Emergency Response
- Foot-and-Mouth Disease Emergency Response
- Virulent Newcastle Disease Emergency Response
- National Veterinary Stockpile
- Veterinary Services Training and Exercise Program