Screwworm Eradication Glow in the Dark Morale Patch

Description

A successful joint operation to combat the screwworm. 

This is a 3″ embroidered, velcro backed, glow in the dark patch

Patch details

• Size: 3″
• Construction: Embroidered
• Backing: Velcro (hook-and-loop)
• Glows in the dark: Yes

FAQ

What is the Screwworm Eradication patch based on?

The real screwworm eradication campaign. USDA scientists used the sterile insect technique: they raised huge numbers of sterile flies and released them so the wild population couldn’t reproduce. The U.S. and Mexico formed a joint commission to push the screwworm south in 1972, one of history’s great pest-control success stories.

Will it stick to my plate carrier or hat?

Yes, if it has a loop (soft) panel. The back is the hook side of Velcro (hook-and-loop), so it needs a loop panel to attach to. It won’t stick to plain fabric.

How do I charge the glow?

Shine a flashlight on it for a minute or so, then turn off the lights. The threads aren’t tritium, so it needs a fresh charge from light each time.