Am I in an infested zone? How do I know?

The Texas Animal Health Commission, USDA, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the Texas Department of Agriculture, continually monitor the status of New World screwworm in Texas.

An infested zone is an area where officials have confirmed active NWS cases and established enhanced surveillance and response activities. Conditions can change quickly as new cases are identified and investigated.

The most reliable way to determine whether you are in or near an affected area is to follow updates from USDA APHIS, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Texas Department of Agriculture. These agencies publish current information about confirmed cases, quarantines, movement restrictions, and response activities.

• USDA Confirmed Detection map  
• Texas Animal Health Commission Infested, Quarantine, and Surveillance zone map. 
• TDA tracking map and reporting portal.

Even if you do not live in a confirmed infestation area, animal owners should remain vigilant. Early detection and reporting are essential because NWS can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and occasionally people. Monitoring animals regularly and reporting suspicious wounds helps protect all Texans.