Why Are We Having a Record Outbreak of Exotic Fruit Flies in 2025?
ProForest's Former Director, Dr. Jiri Hulcr, recently published a short article in Entomology Today on recent outbreaks of exotic fruit flies in the United States.
Do you remember that blue piece of paper that used to be handed out on flights to the U.S.? It asked passengers to declare whether they were bringing any fruits, meat, or other fresh foods with them and whether they had recently been on a farm. The purpose was to help customs officials intercept goods that might transport pests and pathogens—including insects—into the U.S.
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