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A surprising and unwelcome guest has appeared in Montebello: the Caribbean fruit fly. While the holiday season brings joy and celebrations, this pest is the las ...

An unlikely species of fruit fly discovered in Los Angeles County has prompted officials to urge residents within a quarantine zone to take precautions. “A Caribbean fruit fly has been found near ...

The Mexican fruit fly, closely related to the Caribbean fruit fly, has made inroads through California, alongside several other fruit fly species. (USDA photo) California agriculture is once again ...

After California eradicated a record fruit-fly surge, growers say climate change and pesticide restrictions could make the next outbreak harder to contain. This week's Open Mic guest is Corey ...

If the song “Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me” is ringing in your ears, you may be dealing with a bothersome fly infestation in your home. There are drain flies (also known as moth, filter, or sewage flies) ...

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