Fruit flies causing blemishes and destruction are serious pests of pome and stone fruits. The indigenous Queensland fruit fly is still spreading, in spite of energetic control measures; eradication is considered impracticable, but containment may be achieved. The introduced Mediterranean fruit fly is being held in check by present remedies and ecological barriers; there is some hope that Australia may eventually be rid of it.
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