How to prevent fruit fly
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Check the map to see if you're affected by fruit fly
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Learn the outbreak restrictions for red, yellow and green areas
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Find out what fruit and vegetables are restricted
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Protect your home grown fruit and vegetables from fruit fly
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Understand the restrictions for travelling with fruit and vegetables
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Release of sterile fruit flies
SIT flies will be released at Swan Reach, Cadell, Sunlands, Qualco, Taylorville, Holder and Monash North from 19 February until 31 March 2024.
During February and March 2024, sterile Mediterranean fruit flies will be released over parts of Adelaide. This is a proactive, preventative tactic.
Find out more about the sterile insect technique (SIT).
Call the Fruit Fly Hotline
Report suspected fruit fly or get answers to your fruit fly questions. The hotline is open 24 hours.
Page Last Reviewed: 16 Feb 2022