Yarra Ranges Council and Agribusiness Yarra Valley is taking precautionary measures to reduce the risk of Queensland Fruit Fly spread in the area, after a confirmed detection in the region. In response to this detection, Council has undertaken measures to control the spread of QFF, which includes baiting, trapping and the removal of fruit trees on public land that are susceptible to infestation.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor, Jim Child said this is a standard preventative approach, as fruit trees on public land are susceptible to infestation and can pose a risk of QFF which is spread through dropped fruit. “The agricultural industry in the Yarra Ranges is our fourth biggest industry and worth over $700 million, so it is imperative that we maintain and act swiftly in stopping this invasive species from getting a foothold in the Yarra Ranges.”

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