Last Modified: November 21, 2025

Stay up to date on the current status of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States, Mexico, and Central America, including latest news and detection updates.

United States

NWS is not currently present in the United States.

As the situation evolves, we will post updates below.

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Mexico

Map of Mexico and Central America

Additional information on the current situation in Mexico is available via the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) website.

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Central America

Updated information on the current situation in Central America is available via the Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG) website. 

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