Invasive Fruit Fly (IFF)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture and County Agricultural Commissioners, initiates local regulatory measures to eradicate and prevent the statewide spread of invasive fruit flies.

Quarantines and their associated regulatory actions are implemented to eliminate the presence of these pests and thus avoid additional negative impacts to growers and the state’s agriculture and natural resources.

For a full overview of IFF pest profiles and current IFF quarantines in California, visit CAFruitFly.com.

Some of the invasive fruit fly populations that have been found in California include:

Oriental fruit fly

Mediterranean fruit fly

Queensland fruit fly

Tau fruit fly

For more information, visit the resources below:

CDFA Invasive Fruit Fly Overview
Industry Stakeholders FAQ
IFF Harvest and Treatment Info for Growers
Guide for Growers – Quarantine Requirements
Pre-Harvest Treatments
Pre-Harvest Treatment Schedules