A Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde has led to quarantine measures. Residents must keep homegrown produce on their properties.
The outbreak was confirmed after a local resident discovered maggots in homegrown peaches and reported it to the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).
The quarantine zone includes Glynde and nearby suburbs, spanning from Felixstow to Trinity Gardens, and from Marden to Tranmere. PIRSA staff, recognizable by their orange overalls, are conducting home visits to apply organic bait and inspect fruit for infestation indicators.
Con Poulos, PIRSA's acting director of Biosecurity Operations, emphasized the necessity of adhering to quarantine restrictions to prevent pest spread. "I'm confident in our proven control methods for successful eradication, but it is vital the community in the affected area does not move any fresh fruit or fruiting vegetables from their properties," Poulos stated. He also advised against distributing or selling homegrown produce.
Poulos recommended that residents inspect their fruit for signs of fruit fly, such as bruising or maggots, and dispose of fallen or ripe fruit in green bins to disrupt the fly's life cycle. PIRSA plans to enhance its Sterile Insect Technique program in the region to support eradication efforts.
If no additional infestations occur, PIRSA anticipates lifting the quarantine later this year.
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