Exotic Fruit Fly Information
Wayne Clifton, Wayne.Clifton@freshfromflorida.com, State Fruit Fly Program Coordinator
Tyson Emery, Tyson.Emery@freshfromflorida.com, Bureau Chief of Plant and Apiary Inspection
Dr. Trevor Smith, Trevor.Smith@freshfromflorida.com, Bureau Chief of Methods and Biological Control
Dr. Greg Hodges, Greg.Hodges@freshfromflorida.com, Bureau Chief of Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
| Fruit flies are one of the most potentially destructive pests in the world. With a wide host range of fruits, vegetables and nuts, most of Florida’s crops, including citrus, fall within the host range. This makes it imperative to act quickly and decisively when any species of fruit fly is found. The division is currently utilizing several methods to support and protect Florida from exotic fruit fly pests. |  |
Fruit Fly Life Cycle |
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Fruit Fly Activities
- Exotic Fruit Fly Monitoring Video
- Fruit Fly Trapping Program
- Caribbean Fruit Fly Certification Program
- Medfly Sterile Release Program
- Caribbean Fruit Fly Rearing
Fruit Fly Publications
- Caribbean Fruit Fly
- Guava Fruit Fly
- Mediterranean Fruit Fly
- Mexican Fruit Fly
- Oriental Fruit Fly
- Peach Fruit Fly
Other Flies of Interest
Related Links
Date revised: February 19, 2010 |
