FRUIT FLY UPDATE: Queensland fruit fly found in apricots and plums have caused new outbreaks in Berri and Bookpurnong. π Check http://ow.ly/hI4x50MhTO4 to see if you're living or working in the π red outbreak area and what you need to do. π Keep fruit on your property β do not share, sell or give it away. π± PIRSA staff will be visiting red outbreak area properties to provide advice, apply bait and check fruit for fruit fly. Please provide us access to your garden or block. π Pick your ripe fruit and vegetables. π Check your fruit for blemishes and maggots. β Collect fallen fruit, seal it in a bag and call the Fruit Fly Hotline on 1300 666 010 for advice β do not compost or bury. π¨βπ³ Cook your fruit β preserve, bake, juice, blend or freeze it. If youβre a grower in the red outbreak area, treat restricted fruit and obtain approvals from PIRSA market access staff before moving it out of an outbreak area. #FruitflySA
With a wet summer forecast and the impacts of the current flood levels, there are already plenty of mosquito's about.
- It is important that you take action and Fight the bite
- There is also increased risk of mosquito borne disease including the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV).
- Find out if you’re eligible for a JEV Vaccination booking and further information can be located here on SA Health
