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Biological Control: Biological control of the BFF appears to be very limited. The only reported natural enemy is a generalist pupal parasitoid known to attack dozens of different hosts. Surveys to date in California have not revealed any additional parasitism. Cultural Control: In the absence of…
HOMEOWNERS / HOBBY GROWERSIf you are a homeowner or hobby grower, and you suspect you may have black fig fly in your fig tree(s), please reach out to your local UC Master Gardener Program for assistance. Click here to find your local county program.COMMERCIAL FIG GROWERSIf you are a commercial fig grower,…
Following initial reports of the black fig fly in spring/summer 2021, a series of research and extension projects were developed to provide fig growers with improved tools for monitoring and management. The Wilson Lab at UC Riverside (https://treecrops.ucr.edu/) is currently leading these efforts.Black Fig…
Geographic Distribution and Arrival in California The Black Fig Fly (BFF) is a newly identified pest in California that exclusively reproduces on figs (Moraceae: Ficus carica).
