San Jose fruit fly infestation is eradicated

The Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in San Jose has been officially declared eradicated by California and federal agriculture officials, ending a nearly year-long quarantine affecting a 241-square-mile area. This significant achievement comes after an extensive, multi-agency effort involving the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local county commissioners. The eradication is a major win for local agriculture, as these pests can devastate fruit crops, and this success will likely boost local fruit production and trade. It also underscores the effectiveness of coordinated, large-scale pest control measures.