We've established a 20 kilometer zone around the detection and implementing quarantines, movement controls and surveillance in the region. In fact, I'll be there next week. We have expedited a targeted release of sterile flies in the affected area to prevent the pests from reproducing. and are increasing trapping for New World screw room flies along the border. We are ramping up surveillance and also management in our wildlife. (08:20–08:27)
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Asserts that sterile flies are being released to prevent New World screw worm reproduction.
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