The rapid invasion of California by the olive fruit fly poses a severe economic threat for the state’s commercial olive growers. Feeding damage can cause premature fruit drop and reduce fruit quality for both table olive and olive oil production. Large numbers of rotting fruit on the ground can create an unwelcome mess, especially in landscape and backyard trees.
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