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haele

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2. Considering the screw worm was slowly being eradicated by

Reply to WhiteTara (Original post)

Sun Jun 14, 2026, 12:21 AM

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Releasing sterile lab grown males (females only breed once in this species), this isn't that much of a change.
I don't think they can eradicate it in a year though.

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What happens if it jumps species? Is that possible? Melon Sunday #1

Very unlikely to jump species. mr715 Sunday #3

As I understand it, it's not a virus. NT Happy Hoosier Sunday #4

Considering the screw worm was slowly being eradicated by haele Sunday #2