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Biosecurity SA has produced a new information poster for commercial growers and the public on signs to look out for in detecting Potato Spindle Tuber Viroid disease (PSTVd). More information or view poster ( PDF 1.3 MB).

Sterile flies to 'wing it' in Salisbury fruit fly purge

Fruit fly outbreak declared in Adelaide's north-west - 23 February 2012

APVMA – suspension of use of dimethoate - 6 October 2011 (external site)

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Condition 12G - Pre-harvest treatment and Post-harvest Inspection of Table Grapes – Queensland Fruit Fly

Table grapes are required to be subjected to an approved ICA Arrangement (ICA 20), which utilises a systems approach to provide an adequate level of security against Queensland fruit fly. This involves a specified combination of pre-harvest treatment and post harvest inspection.

Proof: Accompanied by a Plant Health Assurance Certificate or a Plant Health Assurance Certificate (ICA 20).