The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures for the eradication of fruit flies in the genera Anastrepha (except A. suspensa), Bactrocera, Ceratitis, Dacus and Rahgoletis upon their detection in the State of Florida. The effect will be that the state can quickly respond to a detection of a fruit fly outbreak and take appropriate measures to achieve eradication thereby protecting Florida’s agricultural industry, homegrown fruits and vegetables and certain native plants which are important food sources for wildlife.