Screw Worm Control
After World War II, Nippling discovered that irradiating fruit flies could sterilize them, leading to a breakthrough in controlling screw worm populations. This innovative approach, which involved meticulous experimentation, ultimately helped eliminate screw worms across the southern and western US. The success of the program relied heavily on international collaboration, demonstrating the power of trust among multiple countries in Central America.In this clip
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America's 'Never-Ending Battle Against Flesh-Eating Screw Worms'
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