Officials are moving aggressively after discovering eight oriental fruit flies in portions of Santa Clara County, citing a ‘disastrous’ potential to agriculture if the pest spreads.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY — The detection of eight oriental fruit flies in Santa Clara County has prompted officials to declare a quarantine of homegrown fruits and vegetables in portions of the area through mid-2024.
“It would be disastrous for the oriental fruit fly to get established in Santa Clara County and California,” county Agricultural Commissioner Joe Deviney said in the statement. “We all need to be vigilant in protecting our agricultural and natural resources. Please do not bring or ship any fruits, vegetables or plants into California without ensuring they are permitted by law.”that includes the entirety of Santa Clara and portions of Cupertino, Milpitas, San Jose and Sunnyvale.
Some businesses, including farms, plant nurseries, farmers markets and fruit vendors, will be affected by the quarantine. The county said it will work with businesses to establish compliance agreements to ensure that infested materials do not leave quarantine areas.
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