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Flowering & PollinationCan flies be encouraged for mango pollination by leaving rotting food outdoors?
Fly management has been investigated in mango orchards, but a breeding setup needs deliberate oversight. Unmanaged food waste near a backyard tree is not a reliable pollination plan and creates avoidable nuisance and sanitation problems. Favor existing visitor habitat and flower access first. A commercial grower considering managed flies should use a locally supported system that specifies species, placement, maintenance, and how its contribution will be evaluated.