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CDFA is monitoring and responding to a series of invasive fruit fly infestations affecting Northern and Southern California.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Santa Clarita Area
SACRAMENTO, July 1, 2024 — Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita area residents and local agricultural officials, CDFA, working in coordination with the USDA and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
The Tau fruit fly was first detected in the area in July 2023 and led to the first–ever quarantine for the pest in the Western Hemisphere. The quarantine encompassed the city of Santa Clarita and surrounding areas in parts of Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Castaic Junction, Oat Mountain, and Del Valle.
"Following one of the largest statewide invasive fruit fly populations we've seen in a number of years in California, we're incredibly proud that we've been able to successfully achieve eradication of the Tau fruit fly," said Victoria Hornbaker, director of CDFA's Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division. "The lifting of this quarantine proves that our efforts are working, and the responsiveness and cooperation of residents across California and our partners is critical to that success."
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