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San Jose Medfly Quarantine Ends | Oakland News
San Jose’s epic Mediterranean fruit fly battle is officially over — after a year-long, high-stakes quarantine that wiped out the invasive pest across 200+ square miles. Officials deployed hundreds of thousands of sterile male flies weekly to disrupt reproduction, paired with targeted organic sprays and strict yard cleanups. While residents played a key role by letting crews in and following rules, the threat isn’t gone — Medflies can attack 250+ crops. Stay alert: don’t ship produce into California, watch for signs, and report anything suspicious to the state’s Department of Food and…
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