fruit fly
noun
: any of various small dipteran flies (such as a drosophila) whose larvae feed on fruit or decaying vegetable matter
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Simply set out bowls of coffee grounds among your outdoor seating areas to prevent ants, mosquitoes, fruit flies, and squirmy critters from crashing your barbecue.
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Residents with questions about the project or those who believe their produce may be infested with fruit fly larvae may call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 800-491-1899.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Additionally, spoiled apples can attract fruit flies or other pests, leading to further issues in your kitchen or storage area.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
The winning video was a close-up of a fruit fly embryo taken by Bruno Vellutini.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Residents with questions about the project or those who believe their produce may be infested with fruit fly larvae may call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 800-491-1899.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Additionally, spoiled apples can attract fruit flies or other pests, leading to further issues in your kitchen or storage area.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
The winning video was a close-up of a fruit fly embryo taken by Bruno Vellutini.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Fruit fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fruit%20fly. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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