USDA is working daily with Mexico to make sure the resources, tactics, and tools are in place to effectively eradicate NWS. When operational, this facility will produce 60-100 million additional sterile NWS flies weekly to push the population further south in Mexico. “Our partnership with Mexico is crucial in making this effort a success,” said Secretary Rollins. “We are continuing to work closely with Mexico to push NWS away from the United States and out of Mexico. This investment in the Metapa facility in Mexico would allow USDA to double the use of SIT.