Screw Worm Fly Program
Contents
- About Screw Worm Fly
Screw worm fly is an insect parasite of warm-blooded animals, including people and birds. It is related to the blowfly that causes fly-strike in Australian sheep and occurs in almost all tropical countries except Australia. - Screw Worm Fly and Australia
Screw worm fly is considered to be the most serious exotic pest threatening Australia's livestock industries and is a pest that could cost close to $500 million a year in lost production and control measures if it entered and established in Australia
- Screw Worm Fly Preparedness Strategy
A national Screw Worm Fly Preparedness Strategy was developed by Animal Health Australia in consultation with industry and government stakeholders. The Strategy identifies key priorities for the preparedness and response to this pest in Australia. - Screw Worm Fly Toolkit
A toolkit has been developed to assist with the recognition, reporting and collection of screw worm fly.
An outbreak of screw worm fly in Australia could have devastating effects on our northern livestock production, particularly cattle and sheep industries but will also have a damaging effect on Australia’s reputation as being a provider of high-quality and safe product.
Screw worm fly is considered to be the most serious exotic pest threatening Australia's northern livestock industries and public health. Screw worm fly is widespread in a number of our neighbouring countries particularly Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Page Updated: 20 August 2009