According to BAHA, medflies have been detected in the Sapodilla Cayes, Dump in the Toledo District and Hopkins Village in the Stann Creek District.

So, now BAHA has started an eradication campaign, meaning fruit stripping, increased trapping and chemical controls in Hopkins and the Sapodilla Cayes.

And here's what they are asking you to do. Please don't take fruits such as mango, cocoplum, and sea grapes, outside of the affected areas to prevent the spread of the medfly.

BAHA also reminds the public that Belize is free of the medfly and introductions like this only occur when people bring medfly host such as fresh fruits and vegetables illegally into the country.

BAHA is asking the public to keep Belize free of the medfly by obtaining a BAHA permit for any fresh fruit or vegetable importation.