1 November, 2021
Wet and warm conditions across the state have created favourable conditions for Queensland fruit fly to breed, with home gardeners encouraged to act now to protect their homegrown fruits and vegetables.
Agriculture Victoria Statewide Fruit Fly Coordinator Cathy Mansfield said that despite predicted La Niña weather patterns which are ideal for fruit fly, gardeners still have time to protect their homegrown produce.
Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.
Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
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