In a previous post, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) put the agriculture community on high-alert. However, it appears that South Dakota farmers don't have to worry about these intrusive bugs...at least for now. Credit: Canva Credit: CanvaWhy Doesn't South Dakota Have To Fear The New World Screwworm? KOTA Territory News in Rapid City, South Dakota sat down with South Dakota State Veterinarian Mendel Miller and Dr. Miller is easing any fears farmers might have about the screwworm. This line separates the warmer, southern climates has a history of embracing insects like the New World Screwworm from cooler, northern climate.