screwworm
/ˈskruːˌwɜrm/
noun
- A type of fly larva that infests wounds in warm-blooded animals, causing serious damage to the flesh.
- The veterinarian treated the wound to prevent screwworm infestation.
- Farmers use sterile screwworm releases to control the population.
- The screwworm is a major pest for livestock in tropical regions.