Con Poulos leads effort to contain Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde

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A Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde has prompted quarantine measures, with residents required to keep homegrown fruit and vegetables on their properties.

The outbreak was confirmed after maggots were discovered in homegrown peaches by a local resident who reported the issue to the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).

The quarantine zone spans Glynde and nearby suburbs, from Felixstow to Trinity Gardens, and from Marden to Tranmere. PIRSA staff, identifiable by orange overalls, are visiting homes to apply organic bait and inspect fruit for signs of infestation.

Con Poulos, PIRSA’s acting director of Biosecurity Operations, stressed the importance of following quarantine restrictions to prevent the spread of the pest.

“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 said. He also warned against giving away or selling homegrown produce.

Poulos advised residents to check their fruit for signs of fruit fly, particularly bruising or maggots, and to dispose of fallen or ripe fruit in green bins to break the fly’s life cycle. PIRSA aims to expand its Sterile Insect Technique program in the area to aid eradication efforts.

If no further infestations are detected, PIRSA expects the quarantine to be lifted later this year.

Source: The Advertiser.

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