Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF)
Regulation and Quarantine Boundaries
The adult oriental fruit fly is somewhat larger than a housefly, about 8 mm in length. The body color is variable but generally bright yellow with a dark "T" shaped marking on the abdomen. The wings are clear. The female has a pointed slender ovipositor to deposit eggs under the skin of host fruit.
Information
Regulated Establishments
- None at this time.
Map Index
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Active Quarantine Web Application 11/4/2024
State Quarantine Overview Map
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Effective 11/4/2024
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Effective 11/4/2024
CDFA YouTube
Spinosad: Organic Pest Treatment for Exotic Fruit Flies
CDFA staff use an organic treatment to help protect California agriculture from exotic fruit fly infestations. (3:21)