The California Department of Food and Agriculture says a portion of Alameda County is now under quarantine for the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, also known as the Medfly.
This follows the detection of a medfly found in Fremont.
The USDA, the Alameda County Agricultural Commissioner, and CDFA are working together on this project.
CDFA has successfully eradicated each and every detected medfly infestation in California history, dating back more than 40 years.
The quarantine area in Alameda County measures approximately 71 square miles.
If left unchecked, there’s fear that the Medfly could seriously threaten California’s fruit and vegetable industry.
