# Drones deployed to track flesh-eating screwworm spread in Texas

The US is ramping up drone surveillance to combat a growing outbreak of flesh-eating screwworms in Texas. These parasitic larvae infest wounds in livestock and can be fatal if untreated. The expanded monitoring aims to contain the spread and protect the cattle industry.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/us-boosts-drone-surveillance-as-flesh-eating-screwworms-spread-in-texas/) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:46 +0000