The city of Weston in Florida reported in early April that one male peach fruit fly was found in a trap near Davie, Florida. This pest attacks at least 50 different hosts, including citrus, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
The city reported that a perimeter has been established that includes a number of municipalities as a buffer. FDACS Division of Plant Industry is increasing vigilance by placing more traps within the vicinity as a proactive approach to locate any additional flies, the city stated in a media release. It said the public may see an increase in state trucks in the area as workers place and check on fly traps.
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