Fruit flies have a wide host range of fruits, vegetables and nuts, and most of Florida’s crops, including citrus, fall within the host range. This makes it imperative to act quickly and …

Fruit flies are small insects that can quickly become a nuisance in homes, restaurants, and grocery stores, especially in Florida’s warm climate. Over 177 species of fruit flies occur in …

Adults are present year round in Florida but with greatest abundance during April to July. The State/Federal cooperative fruit fly program monitors over 56,000 fruit fly traps across the state. …

Jul 1, 2022 · If you have seen flies flying around your ripe fruits, it is probably a fruit fly. Drosophila (a genus of flies that includes the family Drosophilidae), also known as small fruit flies, are a …

Fruit flies in Florida and beyond are attracted to ripe vegetables and fruits left out in the open but can also breed in drains, trash cans, garbage disposals, and even mops. They only need a …

There are quite a few species of blow flies (Figure 3) and bottle flies (Figure 4) that are found in and around residences. The green bottle flies, blue bottle flies, and bronze bottle flies are …

Mar 28, 2016 · An outbreak of exotic fruit flies—one of the most destructive pests of fruit and vegetables—could threaten Florida’s powerhouse agricultural industry. By detecting these …

Fruit flies can be seen year-round throughout Florida, and may be more noticeable during harvest season, because they are particularly attracted to fruits and vegetables. They are sometimes …

Jun 18, 2024 · In the wild, they usually feed on rotting fruits and beverages, hence their name, common fruit fly. Below are common ways to identify these types of flies in Florida: They have …

Mar 28, 2016 · There’s a good reason why USDA and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) constantly monitor more than 56,000 fruit fly traps they have …