California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture protects and promotes California's agricultural industry.
Another Exotic Pest Find in California? Say G’day to the Queensland Fruit Fly
By California Department of Food and Agriculture|October 25, 2023
This exotic pest native to Australia is known to target more than 175 different fruits, vegetables, and plant commodities.
Parts of Central California on Alert for Oriental Fruit Fly Menace
By California Department of Food and Agriculture|September 13, 2023
The Oriental Fruit Fly pest is known to target more than 230 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities.
Parts of Southern California Facing New Quarantine After Medfly Detections
By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 24, 2021
Multiagency effort is underway to contain insect pest known to target more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables.
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