Caleb Hubbard
Veterinarian entomologist at New Mexico State University (Hubbard Urban Entomology Lab) specializing in veterinary and urban pest issues, and a primary expert on New World screwworm discussed in this episode.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 2h 2min
Ep. 835: Attack Of The Screw Worms
Caleb Hubbard, a veterinary entomologist at New Mexico State University specializing in pest threats, walks through the danger of New World screwworm. He covers how screwworms attack living tissue, historic outbreaks like the Florida Keys event, and the sterile-insect eradication strategy. The conversation also touches on detection, reporting, and limits of current control tools.
