NSW and ACT The Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area is located in the far-west and Murray regions. You are not allowed to take fruit, including capsicum, chilli, tomato and eggplant, as well as honey and rice into this zone.
Can you take fruit from NT to SA?
Fruit & vegetables into South Australia South Australia is free from fruit fly and other pests. The movement of fruit and some vegetables into South Australia is prohibited unless certified. Quarantine roadblocks and quarantine disposal bins are strategically placed throughout SA.
Are there fruit flies in South Australia?
South Australia’s current fruit fly outbreak continues to not only affect some of our favourite fruit and vegetables, but also thousands of local jobs, businesses and livelihoods.
What is fruit fly in South Australia?
These fruit and vegetables are restricted in movement within red and from yellow areas during a fruit fly outbreak and restricted from travelling to the Riverland from within South Australia. Fruit fly like these fruit and vegetables so they are at risk of being infested.
How do I get rid of fruit fly infested fruit?
It is important that all infested fruit be treated so that the larvae inside is killed and not able to grow into adult flies….Disposal of infested fruit
- Put fruit into an AS certified compostable bag.
- Place the sealed compostable bag in the full sun or freezer for 7-10 days to kill the larvae.
Can you take mangoes from Queensland to Victoria?
Movement of plant products into and/or out of areas within Queensland is regulated. The whole of the state is a biosecurity zone for bananas, grape plants, mangoes and sugarcane. Do not take any plants, soil or items that have been in contact with these plants into Queensland.
Can I take honey into NT?
The import of bees, apiary equipment and bee products including honey is strictly controlled to prevent the spread of diseases. You must arrange for a health certificate to be completed for other allowable bees or bee-related products. Unpasturised honey is also not allowed to enter the Northern Territory.
Why can’t you drink honey WA?
Bringing a product like uncertified honey into WA from other states, which could contain invisible spores of European foulbrood, would not only threaten the bee industry, but also the crops and pastures that bees pollinate.
What suburbs in Adelaide are affected by fruit fly?
Suburbs with concerns for outbreaks include: Brighton, Dover Gardens, Hove, Marion, North Brighton, Oaklands Park, Seacombe Gardens, Seacombe Heights, Somerton Park, South Brighton, Sturt and Warradale.
What to do if you think you have fruit fly?
Seal and report any suspected fruit fly If you find maggots or anything wriggling that you’re not sure about, seal the fruit in a plastic bag or container. Contact the 24-hour Fruit Fly Hotline on 1300 666 010 to report any suspicious findings.
Why is there a fruit fly quarantine zone in South Australia?
It can also prevent home gardeners from enjoying the fruits of their labour. To help protect fruit and vegetable growing regions in South Australia, northern Victoria and southern New South Wales, areas of these states are protected by the Fruit Fly Quarantine Zone (SA), the Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area (VIC/NSW).
How do I find out the fruit fly outbreak rules?
Click on the map to find out the fruit fly outbreak rules that apply to you. Once you have located what outbreak area you are in, ensure you understand the restrictions currently in place to limit the movement of some fruit and vegetables at risk from fruit fly. Restrictions apply. Find out what to do. Restrictions apply. Find out what to do.
How far do fruit flies travel?
Fruit flies generally cannot travel very far, unless they hitch a ride in your fruit or vegetables when you are travelling. This poses the greatest threat to fruit fly-free areas, so the general public plays a significant role in the management of fruit fly in the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zones (FFEZ).
Are fruit flies free in South Australia?
Fruit fly free in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales Call the Fruit Fly Hotline 1300 666 010 Be fruit fly aware – don’t travel into protected areas of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia with fruit or vegetables!
