Get Rid Fruit Flies

The western cherry fruit fly only feeds on the cherry tree. The wing pattern differentiates this fruit fly from others. There are four stages to its lifecycle and all are close to a cherry tree. Adults live about 35 days.

The olive fruit fly is a major pest of olive crops worldwide. It originated in the Mediterranean and parts of Africa. Their wings are clear with dark spots at the tips. They can reproduce year round but only in olives.

The Mexican fruit fly is found from Texas and California to South America. Fruit often provides transport and a place to lay eggs . Larvae use the fruit as a food source during development. Inspect food before consuming.

Mediterranean fruit flies are one of the most destructive species of fruit fly in the world. They are very small. Females lay eggs under the skin of different fruits. Larvae infected fruit is not safe for consumption.

The Drosphila fruit fly is a pest in nature but valuable friend in science. They exist in most global environments. Their lifecycle only lasts about two weeks. Controls accomplished by proper sanitation of foods and refuse.