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The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division is dedicated to protecting California’s food supply, local residents, environment and natural resources from the threat of invasive pests.

Calling all fall weekend warriors! 🍂 🥾 Whether you’re heading out for a camping trip, a scenic drive or a weekend getawa...
10/08/2026

Calling all fall weekend warriors! 🍂 🥾 Whether you’re heading out for a camping trip, a scenic drive or a weekend getaway, help protect California agriculture when you explore.

Fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil and other agricultural items can carry invasive pests and diseases. Even outdoor gear and vehicles can give destructive pests a ride to new areas.
Before your next adventure:
🚫 Please don’t pack fresh produce, plants or firewood.
✅ Buy local once you arrive.
🧼 Clean outdoor gear and vehicles before traveling.
📋 Declare agricultural items as required.

Wherever your fall adventures take you, remember: Don't Pack a Pest ! Learn more at StopInvasivePests.com/Travelers.

Invasive fruit flies may be small, but they pose a major threat to California’s agriculture and natural environment and ...
10/06/2026

Invasive fruit flies may be small, but they pose a major threat to California’s agriculture and natural environment and the backyard gardens in your community.

A recent briefing with American Community Media highlights how the California Department of Food and Agriculture and its partners are working to keep these destructive pests out of California — from maintaining more than 100,000 traps statewide to using detector dog teams to screen packages and shipments for fruits, plants and other agricultural materials.

You can help protect California's produce by taking the following simple precautions:

✈️ Please don’t bring fruits, vegetables, plants or other natural materials home from your travels.

📦 Don’t ship or order homegrown produce from unverified sellers.

🌱 Purchase plants and fruit trees from local, licensed nurseries.

🪰 Report suspected invasive fruit flies or maggots to the CDFA Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899.

Read the full article to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dsPjBx

09/30/2026

Think before you click “buy.” 💻

Homegrown fruits and vegetables sold over the Internet by unverified sources or online marketplaces could carry invasive fruit flies or other destructive pests into California. Once introduced, these pests can spread quickly and threaten backyard gardens and California's agriculture industry.

Please don’t order homegrown produce online from unverified sellers. Buy produce from licensed, local retailers. Visit StopInvasivePests.com to learn more.

Fall is a great time to enjoy the bounty of California grown harvest straight from the source! 🍎🍐 From apples and pears ...
09/22/2026

Fall is a great time to enjoy the bounty of California grown harvest straight from the source! 🍎🍐 From apples and pears to pumpkins, flowers and other seasonal favorites, U-pick farms throughout the state offer a fun way to experience California agriculture with family and friends.

Before visiting, check with your local farm or orchard for current offerings and hours for public access. What fall produce are you most excited to pick?

Thinking of making a farmers’ market run this weekend? Choose fresh produce from local, verified growers and sellers who...
09/17/2026

Thinking of making a farmers’ market run this weekend? Choose fresh produce from local, verified growers and sellers who help protect California’s fruits and vegetables from invasive fruit flies and other pests.

Destructive, non-native fruit flies can infest hundreds of types of produce, threatening backyard gardens, community crops and the farmers’ market favorites we enjoy. By shopping at a certified farmers’ market, you’re supporting growers who work with agriculture officials to help keep these pests out of our community. 🥑🍊🪰

Visit StopInvasivePests.com to learn more.

Protecting California’s ability to grow fresh produce starts at home. Eliminating Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) populations...
09/15/2026

Protecting California’s ability to grow fresh produce starts at home. Eliminating Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) populations is critical to keeping backyard and commercial crops healthy. If you live in a quarantine zone in San Diego County, please do not move homegrown produce off your property and support agricultural officials working in the area to help stop the spread of this destructive pest.

Report any signs of invasive fruit flies or maggots to the California Department of Food and Agriculture pest hotline at 1-800-491-1899.

Visit CAFruitFly.com for more information.

Please don’t ship homegrown fruit, vegetables or plants into California. Produce sent by your friends or family who live...
09/10/2026

Please don’t ship homegrown fruit, vegetables or plants into California. Produce sent by your friends or family who live out of state may seem harmless, but hidden inside could be invasive fruit flies that can devastate California’s agriculture industry and your own backyard garden.

One of the most common ways invasive pests enter California is by “hitchhiking” in fruit, vegetables and plant material shipped from areas where there are infestations or the flies are native. Visit StopInvasivePests.com to learn more.

This Labor Day, we recognize California’s farmers, ranchers, farmworkers and agricultural crews whose hard work, day in ...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize California’s farmers, ranchers, farmworkers and agricultural crews whose hard work, day in and day out, feeds our communities and supports our state’s economy. Thank you for the vital role you play in keeping California agriculture strong and thriving. Happy Labor Day!

Visiting California this Labor Day weekend? While it might seem harmless to travel with produce, plants or other natural...
09/02/2026

Visiting California this Labor Day weekend? While it might seem harmless to travel with produce, plants or other natural materials, invasive pests and plant diseases can hitchhike in these items and have devastating consequences on California’s agriculture industry as well as our community’s ability to grow fruits and vegetables at home.

Please avoid bringing produce and plants with you – Don't Pack a Pest. Visit StopInvasivePests.com for more information.

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