Fruit Fly Rural Update (November 2022)
Increased fruit fly spring activity Fruit fly activity is on the rise as we hit the spring peak and start to experience population increases which will continue to build over summer. Fruit fly currently active across the Goulburn [...]
Fruit Fly Rural Update (October 2022)
Spring outlook Higher than usual rainfall across the Goulburn Murray Valley combined with current higher than average daily minimum temperatures have resulted in ideal conditions for fruit fly. Weather conditions are optimal for fruit fly and will see an [...]
Fruit Fly Rural Update (September 2022)
Activity snapshot Higher than usual rainfall along with typical daily minimum and maximum temperatures are providing highly favourable conditions for adult Queensland fruit flies. These conditions make it ideal for fruit fly that were able to survive winter [...]
Fruit Fly Rural Update (August 2022)
Orchard hygiene and pre-spring activity It is recommended commercial growers initiate a crop checking schedule in August in preparation for increased fruit fly activity in the lead up to spring. Regular inspections should be undertaken and should include [...]
Fruit Fly Rural Update (July 2022)
Winter weather Weather conditions in the Goulburn Murray Valley point to the probability that Queensland fruit fly will survive the winter in greater numbers than in previous colder, drier years. It is important to make sure all fruit [...]
Fruit Fly Rural Update (June 2022)
Action for June If your property is close to (within 500m of) urban or peri-urban Queensland fruit fly host plants or feral hosts along roads, channels or abandoned orchards it is important to undertake the following tasks: Check [...]