The Fly That Quarantined California and Pitted Environmentalists Against Farmers | Retro Report

In 1981, the Mediterranean fruit fly spread through California’s Santa Clara Valley, infesting backyard fruit trees and threatening the state’s $14 billion agricultural industry. Subscribe to our newsletter for the history behind the headlines: CONNECT WITH RETRO REPORT Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Retro Report in the Classroom: Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that explores the history behind the headlines. Find out more at .