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Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 6–19 June 2023
19 June 2023A new Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared called Chaffey B, and three outbreak area boundaries were extended in the Riverland from 6–19 June 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 6–19 June 2023Port Augusta's fruit fly facility to double in size
30 May 2023The $3 million expansion of the National Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) facility at Port Augusta is now under way, helping to drive down fruit fly numbers in South Australia.
Read more on Port Augusta's fruit fly facility to double in sizeRiverland community unite to fight fruit fly
25 May 2023Riverland faces and voices are echoing messages about the urgent need to prevent and eradicate fruit fly as part of the State Government’s major awareness campaign: 'Don’t let fruit fly under the radar'.
Read more on Riverland community unite to fight fruit flyQueensland fruit fly outbreak summary 4–24 April 2023
26 April 2023Two new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared in the Riverland from 4–24 April 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 4–24 April 2023Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Waikerie
5 April 2023A new Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared in Waikerie, called Waikerie C, after fruit fly maggots were found in a peach on a residential property.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in WaikerieQueensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Cooltong and Sunlands
4 April 2023New Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared in Cooltong after fruit fly were found in PIRSA's market access traps deployed in a commercial orchard and in Sunlands after maggots were found in jujubes on a commercial property.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Cooltong and SunlandsQueensland fruit fly outbreak declared in New Residence
30 March 2023A new Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared in New Residence after maggots were found in a home-grown pear.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in New ResidenceQueensland fruit fly outbreaks declared in Winkie
23 March 2023New Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared in Winkie after maggots were found in backyard peaches from separate properties.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreaks declared in WinkieMarch fruit fly community meetings
17 March 2023Riverland residents and growers are invited to meet with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and peak grower industry bodies in March for an update on the Riverland fruit fly response and to ask questions, raise queries or share…
Read more on March fruit fly community meetingsQueensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Cadell
17 March 2023A new Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared in Cadell after maggots were found in peaches grown at a commercial property.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in CadellUpcoming events
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