Fruit-devouring fruit flies in England

The fruit industry in the UK has suffered more than VND 18 trillion due to the devastating consequences of the small fruit fly that first exploded in this country.

Residents of soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries or blueberries are warned that these crops may be attacked by fruit flies.

Flies that damage this crop are 2-3mm long but pose a great threat to the destruction of soft fruits, including hard fruits like apples and pears.

The fruit industry in England is attacked by fruit flies

The fly was devastating and caused great damage to vegetable farms in California, USA in 2008. 5 flies were found in raspberries in the fruit batch tested at the Test Center. East Malling in Kent in early September.

In many countries, this insect is suspected to have existed for 3 years before being discovered in the fruit.

Fruit flies are native to Southeast Asia, about 2mm long, red eyes

Scientists say there is currently no method to destroy these destructive insects, and they also encourage fruit growers to find a way to destroy this species.

Not only raspberries or strawberries, but also many other fruits are gouged by fruit flies like grapes, cherries, plums, tomatoes .

They cause the fruit to be damaged by punching the fruit, then laying eggs, when the larvae hatch, they will eat the inside, causing the fruit to spoil, rotting and shedding.

Dr. Michelle Fountain, an entomologist at the East Malling Test Center, said the species will lay eggs on ripe fruits and cause great consequences for fruit growers.

There are many other fruits that are gouged by fruit flies such as grapes, cherries, plums, tomatoes .

This fruit fly originated in Southeast Asia, in 2008 they were discovered in the US, Italy in 2009 and in Canada, France, and Spain in 2010.

Adult flies are about 3mm long, yellowish brown and black streaks on the abdomen, bright red eyes. Female flies can lay 60 eggs a day.

Experience in North America and Europe shows that this species devastates fruits at a very fast rate, especially for raspberries. As a result, they will become widespread epidemics in the UK, although scientists have yet to determine their spread.

Scientists advise growers to monitor weekly crops, especially raspberries, strawberries and blueberries.

Reference: Daily Mail