The Case for Biological Control of Invasive Fruit Flies in Urban Areas Matters for Sustainable Food Systems Invasive fruit flies have been wreaking havoc on urban areas worldwide, threatening food security and disrupting ecosystems.
These tiny pests are a prime example of the unintended consequences of human activity on the natural world.
Native to tropical regions, certain species of fruit flies are introduced to new areas through human trade and travel, where they rapidly multiply and adapt to their new environment.