Unprecedented Quarantine Unfolds in Santa Clarita Valley due to Invasion of Tau Fruit Fly Threat
The CDFA has enacted an unprecedented quarantine targeting the invasive Tau fruit fly, found in Santa Clarita Valley's Stevenson Ranch.
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Over 20 sightings suggest this Asian pest entered the state via produce transported by travelers.
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The distinctive yellow and black Tau fruit fly poses a significant threat to various fruits, vegetables, and some local Californian plants.
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This unique quarantine focuses on limiting the movement of plant goods rather than people, contrasting typical COVID-19 measures.
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In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, the CDFA plans to stop and eradicate the fruit fly.
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Properties within 200-meters of fly sightings will undergo inspections for potential larvae in their plant hosts.
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The quarantine zone is actively treated with Spinosad, a naturally approved compound, to tackle the fruit fly menace.
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This agricultural crisis in Stevenson Ranch underscores the importance of mindful actions, like preventing unauthorized transport of produce, to maintain our ecosystems' balance.
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