Exotic Fruit Flies

Last Modified: February 06, 2025
Two fruit flies with transparent wings on the surface of an orange.

Exotic fruit flies are among the world's most devastating pests of fruits and vegetables. They attack over 400 different types of plants, destroying entire crops, disrupting trade, and causing major financial losses for affected producers and industries.

Fruit flies pose a significant threat to U.S. agricultural production and our economy if left unchecked and allowed to spread. The Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Programs protect the health and value of American agricultural resources threatened by the establishment of exotic fruit fly populations.

Pest Tracker: Find Pests by State or Region

Find out if your State has a Federal quarantine and/or State-level quarantine for any hungry pests.

Controlling Exotic Fruit Flies