Friday, 15 August 2025

Why Are We Having a Record Outbreak of Exotic Fruit Flies in 2025?

A close-up of a small fruit fly with transparent wings and yellow-black markings resting on the textured pinkish-red surface of a lychee fruit. The background is blurred green.

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Detections of invasive fruit flies are sharply on the rise in the U.S. this year, triggering a multimillion dollar response from federal, state, and local government agencies aimed at protecting our agricultural resources. One entomologist argues for renewed dedication to sensible biosecurity measures—including strategies that harness travelers' feelings. [Read more]

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