State and federal officials are gearing up to stop the advance of a parasitic fly that is less than 70 miles from the United ...

Tiny flying bugs in your kitchen aren't always fruit flies. These overlooked pests are often mistaken for them -- and need ...

Officials with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service at the Texas Department of Agriculture say the Mexfly larvae ...

Fresh fruit should not be moved outside of the more than 1,000 acres of quarantined farmland to prevent the spread of the ...

Invasive Mexican fruit flies have arrived in South Texas. These pests lay eggs inside your fruit, causing it to rot. Check ...

While it's certainly not the first time this pest has plagued the Lone Star State, two southern Texas cities are under ...

A newly detected pest is coming for San Antonio’s margaritas. In December, Texas officials confirmed the presence of Mexican ...

A new threat is putting pressure on the Texas citrus industry, which is already struggling with water scarcity, citrus ...

Mexican fruit fly detections have prompted quarantines in the Rio Grande Valley. Officials warn residents and growers not to ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Border Report) — During the late 1800s and well into the 1900s, the New World screwworm invaded the U.S., devastating livestock and requiring a decades-long eradication campaign.

An unwanted pest was found amid quince fruit that an incoming passenger had with them at Detroit Metro Airport. Marty C. Rabon, director of field operations for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...