Commissioner Sid Miller Responds to New Screwworm Detections, Demands Immediate Deployment of SWASS - Texas Agriculture (.gov)
Immediate deployment of SWASS is required due to new screwworm detections; pest-control firms must act swiftly to comply.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on August 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All pesticide and pest-control applicators in Texas. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate action required; no specific deadline stated.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New screwworm detections necessitate the immediate use of the Screwworm Action Support System (SWASS).
Who it affects
All pesticide and pest-control applicators in Texas.
What you must do
Deploy SWASS protocols to manage and control screwworm infestations immediately.
Deadline
Immediate action required; no specific deadline stated.
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