The fruit flies may not pose a direct threat to people, but their spread has taken a serious bite out of California's economy, estimated to be more than $19 billion of lost produce in 2020.
California agriculture officials are concerned over the Tau fruit fly, an invasive breed that can destroy large swaths of produce.Stevenson Ranch residents may get a surprise visit from California agricultural officers who are searching for signs of a fruit fly infestation.
"They attack the fruit directly and they lay their eggs under the skin," said James Carey, a professor of entomology at the University of California, Davis. "The maggots develop and they destroy the fruit." Experts say outdoor produce is safe to be eaten, but residents are asked not to move fruit or vegetables off their property, as a way to keep the flies somewhat contained.
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