Do you know about the transcontinental screwworm “wall” between Panama and Columbia that’s been keeping screwworms out of North America for the last 60 years?

Do you know about the transcontinental screwworm “wall” between Panama and Columbia that’s been keeping screwworms out of North America for the last 60 years?  https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/05/flesh-eating-worms-disease-containment-america-panama/611026/

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Thanks for introducing my new nightmare lol

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It rarely affects humans!  I think it’s an impressive achievement.  If the public knew how much work went into keeping invasive species out they’d be amazed.