Peach Fruit Flies Found in Fountain Valley

Five male peach fruit flies, usually found in India and Southeast Asia, have been found in traps in residential back yards, state agriculture officials said Friday.

Three of the insects were found in a single trap in a pineapple guava tree and the others were found in traps in avocado and orange trees, located on nearby streets.

Agricultural officials said the flies will be eradicated using the “male annihilation” method, which involves applications of a pesticide with an attractant to tree trunks and utility poles.

The treatment will be repeated every two weeks, officials said.