In fact, a similar approach was used to erradicate screwflies in Lybia (the maggots of which infest wounds and feed on the living flesh, not dead tissue as is the case with many other species of flies). I only vaguely remember this from an old TV documentary but apparently that approach was a great success. Now remember, these flies do not actually glow with radiation! Be a bit more open-minded, this may actually not be a bad idea. The impact on the ecology may be another matter.
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In fact, a similar approach was used to erradicate screwflies in Lybia (the maggots of which infest wounds and feed on the living flesh, not dead tissue as is the case with many other species of flies). I only vaguely remember this from an old TV documentary but apparently that approach was a great success. Now remember, these flies do not actually glow with radiation! Be a bit more open-minded, this may actually not be a bad idea. The impact on the ecology may be another matter.