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The cherry fruit fly is local to North America and lives in four stages: pupa, adult, egg and larva. This TabStart page gives an overview of the Cherry Fruit Fly with a concentration on the pacific northwest. Don't miss the articles on how to spot, manage and time when fruit flies reproduce, so that you can avoid a garden infestation.
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Cherry Fruit Fly - An article discussing the western cherry fruit fly, including an overview, introduction and life span. It also outlays the cultural management, in addition to biological an chemical controls.
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Western Cherry Fruit Fly - This article gives a good overview of the western cherry fruit fly, including photos as larvae and an adult. Also included is a graph of when the fly harvests, and damage and monitoring tips.
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Cherry Fruit Fly-The Phantom Pest - This source goes over the different stages of a fruit flies life, including: pupa, adult, egg and larva. Also offers tips on spraying times and post-harvest management.
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Cherry Fruit Fly-Damage - This source discusses the cherry fruit fly, and the damage it can cause to plants. Goes over how to control the fruit fly, and provides a map to when they are most prevalent.
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Managing Western Cherry Fruit Fly in the Home Garden - Discusses various methods that will help combat your garden's fruit fly problem. Goes through the pros and cons of four popular insecticides.
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Cherry Fruit Fly Management - Goes over the four stages of a fruit flies life, and what damage it can cause to your plants at each stage. For each stage, offers a chart of timing (when they grow) and where to look for them in your garden.
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Western Cherry Fruit Fly Damage - A useful article that speaks of timing and management of fruit flies, and how to prevent them from ruining your crops. Has helpful graphs depicting temperature, major events, and the first catch of the fruit fly.