Southern California neighborhood under quarantine due to invasive fly species

An invasive fly species has prompted the quarantine of an upscale Southern California neighborhood, the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.

The Tau fruit fly is native to Asia and is a “serious pest for agriculture and natural resources,” according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The flies can be typically found on a variety of fruits and vegetables along with a “select range of native plants in California,” officials said.

After the detection of more than 20 Tau flies in the Stevenson Ranch area of the Santa Clarita Valley, a quarantine was placed on residents. Stevenson Ranch is an upscale neighborhood with a median home price of $1.15 million dollars according to Redfin.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/upscale-l-a-county-area-under-quarantine-from-invasive-fly-species/

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