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New Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared, Monash North

Monday 7 November 2022

A new Queensland fruit fly outbreak, Monash North, has been declared following the detection of maggots in backyard fruit north of Monash township.


The affected area overlaps existing fruit fly impacted areas to the east of Monash township, but covers new areas to the west, including the township of Barmera.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) fruit fly officers in orange overalls will be visiting properties in the 1.5 km red outbreak area to apply bait and check fruit for signs of fruit fly.

PIRSA's Fruit Fly Response General Manager Nick Secomb said anyone living or working within 15 km of Monash should search their address on the outbreak map to understand the restrictions now in place within the 1.5 km red outbreak and 15 km yellow suspension areas.

"All residents and businesses within the new 1.5 km red outbreak area will be receiving outbreak quarantine information from PIRSA in their letterbox, detailing what part they need to play in preventing its spread," said Mr Secomb.

"Whether you live in that red outbreak area or in the wider yellow suspension area, you need to be extra vigilant and pick up fallen fruit to lower the chance of fruit fly successfully breeding, especially as the weather warms up and flies become more active.

"Residents who live on larger properties just out of town with a dozen fruit trees or more – your property is highly appealing to fruit flies and many of the Riverland outbreaks have started in this type of domestic garden."

Chair of the Riverland Fruit Fly Committee Jason Size said that while it was disappointing we've had another outbreak in this area, with the current control measures and the response program that's in place he remains hopeful it will soon be eradicated.

"I remind residents and growers to stay vigilant to ensure their commercial properties and home gardens are clean and cleared of fallen fruit, and to please allow PIRSA fruit fly staff access to your property to do their job," said Mr Size.

Primary producers impacted by current fruit fly outbreaks are encouraged to contact the State Government’s free Family and Business (FaB) support program – call a Riverland FaB: Robyn Cain 0411 633 085; John Chase 0419 848 672; Brent Fletcher 0439 409 430.

For the most up to date outbreak advice and other information visit fruitfly.sa.gov.au or call the Fruit Fly Hotline 1300 666 010.

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