eradicated

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The New World screwworm, eradicated 60 years ago, has re-emerged in Texas cattle, threatening over $700 million in annual losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It’s also because after being eradicated in the United States in the 1960s, the flesh-eating screwworm is back: A few cases have emerged in Texas.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Still, the resurgence of the parasite, which was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s, comes at a time when the cattle industry is already facing drought, tariff battles and other challenges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The NWS fly was thought to be eradicated in the United States in 1966.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

If we knew how many species we’ve already eradicated, we might be more motivated to protect those that still survive.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari