California Department of Food and Agriculture announces eradication of a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation that ...

Fruit fly alert? One small fruit fly can quickly multiply into hundreds. These troublemakers are particularly annoying in ...

The Medfly pest is very destructive for crops as well as backyard gardens, explained CDFA Secretary Karen Ross.

The fruit flies will be released in parts of Alameda and Santa Clara counties, the California Department of Food and Agriculture said in an email to USA TODAY on May 7.

The quarantine is expected to stay in effect until June 2025 "provided no additional Oriental fruit flies are found in the area," a spokesman for the California Department of Food and Agriculture ...

Alameda County successfully eradicated the Medfly infestation, ending a quarantine and ongoing pest-control efforts.

This year the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is urging residents to stay alert and take action to prevent the introduction of invasive fruit flies and other pests.

Size: The average size of a fruit fly is 3 mm to 4 mm (length). Location: Fruit flies love food scraps and can be found around trash cans, fruit bowls, dirty dishes, and pet food dishes.