The new world screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel)) was eradicated in North America, Libya and other locations using the sterile insect technique (SIT).  A physiologically-based demographic model (PBDM) was developed and used to characterize its range of year-round persistence and to examine the role of weather in its eradication. Published data on developmental times, fecundity and … Continue reading New World Screwworm Analysis →