The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has lifted the Oriental fruit fly (OFF) quarantine in Contra Costa County.

According to a press release, the declaration comes nearly 10 months after officials detected populations of the invasive pest in the area and established a quarantine encompassing parts of the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, as well as surrounding areas in parts of Antioch, Bethel Island and Discovery Bay.

Although several fruit fly quarantines have been lifted in California, three additional quarantines remain in effect. For additional resources and to learn more about other invasive fruit fly species and quarantines, click here.