Mexico Releases 73.9M Sterile Flies to Contain Cattle Grub Near US Border

Mexico released 73.9 million sterile flies in the northwest, near the US border, to halt the spread of cattle grub (GBG) infestation. The measure is part of an ongoing sterile insect technique program; effectiveness and containment timeline remain uncertain. This matters as the infestation threatens livestock health and cross-border agricultural trade.