EDITION 28 | January/February 2023
Stuart Burgess
Manager, National Fruit Fly Council
Message from the Manager
Welcome to 2023! We have some exciting events planned in the lead up to our important biennial National Fruit Fly Symposium where we will convene from
20 -21 July 2023 at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide, South Australia. This is the first face-to-face symposium, since the fruit fly system community last gathered in 2018. Save the date and watch this space for more information.
NFFC Think Tank Series:
Market access webinar
Join The National Fruit Fly Council for the first Think Tank webinar on Thursday, 16 March from 1 – 2pm, to discuss the continued importance of a strong domestic and international biosecurity system to support market access in Australia.
Proposed regulatory decision on use of malathion
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published a proposed regulatory decision for the reconsideration of malathion, an insecticide used for the control of pests, including fruit fly, in various broadacre and horticultural crops, vegetables, ornamental plants and for veterinary and domestic uses.
ISFFEI 2022 highlights
Delegates from all over the world recently gathered in Sydney for the 11th International Symposium for Fruit Flies of Economic Importance.
The National Fruit Fly Council’s Stuart Burgess and Chris O’Connor attended the symposium to join discussions on strategies to manage the impact of fruit flies into the future.
We share a few highlights of the symposium.
Useful fruit fly resources for schools
The South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has developed a range of resources available for school site leaders in fruit fly affected areas, and teachers in any area. These resources are perfect to use in the classroom, around the school and when communicating with parents and carers about fruit fly.
In science
Ground-covers affect the activity density of ground-dwelling predators and their impact on the Mediterranean fruit fly
J. Cruz-Miralles, M. Guzzo,
M. V. Ibáñez-Gual, Ó. Dembilio & J. A. Jaques
November 2022
No sting in the tail for sterile bisex Queensland fruit fly release programs
O.L. Reynolds, D. Collins, B.C. Dominiak,
T. Osborne
March 2022
Area-wide integrated pest management: development and field application
Edited By Jorge Hendrichs, Rui Pereira,
Marc J.B. Vreysen
January 2021
In the media
What's the deal with Q-Fly in the Riverland?
Fruit fly outbreaks are increasing across the Riverland – but the fight continues. In this episode of the Citrus Segment, Citrus SA chair Mark Doecke and Summerfruits SA chair Jason Size chat about the current scenario and management options.
Fruit fly outbreak enters 3rd year in Riverland
Ongoing and widespread fruit fly outbreaks in the region have caused restrictions to be placed on the Brookes' property, which means fruit cannot be moved off their premises.
Caring for fruit trees is the cure to eradicating fruit fly in the Riverland
Riverland people are being urged to remain vigilant and care for their fruit trees in an effort to prevent further fruit fly outbreaks. There are presently 23 Queensland fruit fly outbreaks.
Alternative fruit fly bait for wine grape growers
Wine grape growers located in fruit fly red outbreak areas can register and access free Entrust to mix with sulphur sprays for grapevines to support with fruit fly eradication.
Apricots in Swan Reach found to have fruit fly
A new Qfly outbreak has been declared in Swan Reach, after maggots were found in commercially grown apricots. Growers and residents are urged to search their address on the interactive fruit fly map to understand the restrictions now in place.
Don't let QFF ruin your produce
Home gardeners are urged to act now to protect fruit and vegetables from Queensland fruit fly (QFF) this summer and help safeguard Victoria’s valuable horticultural industry.
Fruit Fly ID
Fruit Fly ID: Anastrepha ludens (Mexican fruit fly)
The Mexican fruit fly pose a threat to many fruits, particularly mango, citrus, and peaches, and is mainly found in parts of Texas, USA, and south through Mexico and Costa Rica.
Mexican fruit fly was first found in Central Mexico in 1863, and by the early 1950s flies were found along the California-Mexico border.
