Free fruit tree removal program for Riverland residents to manage fruit fly
2 years, 4 months ago

Free fruit tree removal program for Riverland residents to manage fruit fly

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The South Australian government and a Riverland council will target backyard fruit trees to stop the spread of fruit fly in a new pilot program. Key points: Waikerie residents can get their backyard fruit trees removed for free Citrus SA has been advocating for the removal of backyard trees amid 14 outbreaks of the pest in the region With the weather warming up, it is a critical time to control fruit fly before they begin breeding in spring It comes as 14 outbreaks are currently wreaking havoc on the region's horticultural industry. Citrus SA has previously called for the removal of private fruit trees following fruit fly detections in Riverland backyards. "Particularly lemon trees and other heavy canopied evergreen trees close to the house, which are heated in the wintertime, are an ideal spot for adult fruit fly to stay over winter," he said.

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Fruit fly outbreak enters third year in Riverland, as growers concerned eradication isn't possible
2 years ago

Fruit fly outbreak enters third year in Riverland, as growers concerned eradication isn't possible

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Normally Christmas time at the Brookes' means the friendly faces of families flocking to pick cherries from their orchards in Barmera, but this year the growers will be forced to watch the birds eat them off their trees instead. Key points: SA's primary industries department is managing 16 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly in the Riverland Fruit movement restrictions are …

South Australian growers hoping for a new year free of fruit flies amid restrictions on movement
3 years ago

South Australian growers hoping for a new year free of fruit flies amid restrictions on movement

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For many South Australian growers an end to fruit fly restrictions is high on their Christmas wish list. Riverland fruit fly representative and stone fruit grower Jason Size said the requirements led to increased documentation, processes, and treatment to get fruit to market. A Queensland fruit fly trap "The habit of the fruit fly is different to what it was …

South Australia's fruit fly outbreaks are playing havoc with the horticultural industry
3 years, 8 months ago

South Australia's fruit fly outbreaks are playing havoc with the horticultural industry

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For decades, South Australia claimed the title of being the only mainland state free of fruit fly — but that prized status came under serious threat just over a year ago. Key points: There are more than a dozen outbreak zones in the state Growers are facing "uncertainty and heartache" SA has retained its fruit fly-free status for now While …

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