A 109-square-mile swath of Santa Clara County is under quarantine due to the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly, a severe agricultural pest. The Medfly infests fruits such as apples, avocados, and tomatoes by laying eggs inside produce. Eggs hatch into legless, white larvae (maggots) that consume the fruit and render it inedible. Two fruit flies were detected in San Jose, prompting measures to halt further spread that could devastate regional and wider fruit and vegetable crops. Officials request that residents report suspected infected produce via California's pest hotline at 800-491-1899 or by email at reportapest@cdfa.ca.gov. Symptoms include early decay, bruises, small holes, or rotting patches.
A 109-square mile swath of Santa Clara County has been placed under quarantine for the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly, one of the world's most hated agricultural pests. The Medfly targets produce such as apples, avocados, and tomatoes, laying eggs inside them. The eggs later hatch into maggots, which feed off the fruit and make it inedible. Two fruit flies were found in San Jose and officials are taking measures to stop their spread that could devastate fruits and vegetables in the region and beyond.
Officials are asking residents who think their produce has been infected to contact California's pest hotline at 800-491-1899 or by email at reportapest@cdfa.ca.gov. Here's how you can tell if your fruit has been infected: If you have a piece of fruit that you think has decayed early or has bruises, small holes or rotting patches look for these signs inside: White, small, elongated Medfly eggs Legless, white, larvae or maggots feeding inside the fruit
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