Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) remains a serious threat to the region despite the end of the
season approaching for many of the host fruit and vegetables grown in the Goulburn Murray
Valley.

Goulburn Murray Valley Regional QFF Coordinator Ross Abberfield said particular attention should be given to feijoas, apples, ripe oranges, plums and late peaches.

Mr Abberfield reminded keen gardeners, property owners, farmers and commercial growers of the combined community effort required to reduce the spread of QFF and protect the region’s […]

Field Officers have been positioned across the Goulburn Murray Valley as part of a coordinated approach to protecting the region against Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). The deployment of several regional Field Officers allows for the immediate management of fruit fly hot spots as they occur.

Goulburn Murray Valley Regional QFF Coordinator Ross Abberfield said the regional QFF trapping program had detected a significant upsurge in fruit fly numbers during December, and indications suggested the increase would continue through January […]

A community effort is required to stop the spread of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF), with gardeners reminded now is the time to apply control measures in their home garden.

Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Coordinator Ross Abberfield said vigilance is necessary by those in the community with fruit trees or host plants in their garden. Weather conditions over recent weeks have been ideal for fruit flies to mature and mate, resulting in the possibility of a fruit fly […]

Lions Clubs across the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) will take on the role of fruit fly ambassadors through the delivery of a community awareness and education campaign.

The Lions Regional Conference was held from 27 October – 29 October 2017 at Barham-Koondrook, with members voting to adopt the ‘Queensland Fruit Fly Community Awareness and Education Campaign’ as a Regional Lions’ Project throughout the GMV and surrounding areas.

Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Coordinator Ross Abberfield attended the […]

The ‘Bye Bye Fruit Fly’ community event was an opportunity to spread the word on effective fruit fly control methods.

More than 250 students from St Patrick’s Primary School and Tongala Primary School turned out to the schools session on Tuesday 17 October at the Tongala Shire Hall to hear first-hand about fruit fly management. The session was also a chance to decorate their very own fruit fly trap, which they were encouraged to take home and place in […]

Unattended fruit trees provide a breeding ground and can fuel the spread of QFF.
The removal of fruit trees should be considered if you are unable to take appropriate measures to control QFF in your garden.

The Free Urban Fruit Tree Removal Program is offered in the Shires of Campaspe, Greater Shepparton, Moira and Strathbogie and runs throughout July, August and September. The program has been extended until the end of February 2018 due to increased demand.

Tree removal applications are […]