Riverland grower self-baiting program
Commercial Riverland growers can register for the fruit fly eradication plan self-baiting program, if located in either:
- a red outbreak area, known as a Corrective Action Zone (CAZ)
- a yellow suspension area, known as an Export Assurance Zone (EAZ).
Being part of the self-baiting program is important if you have trees forming shelter belts, or tree lines on properties. Even if your crops aren't in leaf, fruit fly will rest and feed on that vegetation. Baiting those trees, and all local trees at risk from fruit fly stinging, is the best chance of eradicating fruit fly from the Riverland.
Safety procedures are in place for baiting during almond pollination.
Eligibility
PIRSA will supply free fruit fly bait and lures, also called attract and kill devices (AKDs), to eligible commercial growers to use on their properties. The type of bait provided depends on your location:
| Riverland location | Eligible baits |
|---|---|
| Within a 1.5 km declared CAZ | Naturalure® bait AKDs |
| Within 15 km of the EAZ | AKDs |
Check the fruit fly map to see which zone your property is in.
PIRSA will bait and deploy devices for 200 metres around detection sites.
Winegrape growers
The rate of spinosad in Naturalure® (0.24g/L) is considerably less than contained in some products registered for use on grapes, such as Entrust Organic (240g/L) or Preserve 120 SC (120g/L) for which the withholding period is E-L 31, berries pea-size.
Wine taint as a consequence of Naturalure® applications is expected to be limited. However, please check with your winery before beginning the application, as maximum residue levels vary by country.
Apply for the program
Complete a registration form to apply for the self-baiting program.
See further details about fruit fly baiting:
- Fruit fly Naturalure self-baiting terms and conditions ()
Fruit fly attract and kill device terms and conditions ()
It's desirable to provide evidence of chemical training when you collect any bait. You will receive clear guidelines for baiting and AKD placement when you've successfully registered.
Moving restricted fruits and vegetables
The self-baiting program aims to support eradicating fruit fly outbreaks. Participation in this program does not permit the movement of restricted fruit and vegetables. It also does not automatically count as treatment application under an approved accreditation.
Market access accreditation is required to move restricted fruit and vegetables from properties in a fruit fly affected area, known as a Controlled Movement Zone (CMZ). Find out more about these requirements:
Systems approach
A systems approach involves several controls being applied at the orchard and packhouse to effectively treat fruit before it's moved.
Bait applied under the self-baiting program can count towards the requirements for a systems approach market access accreditation, but it is only one part of those accreditations.
Please note, a systems approach will have a minimum baiting period ranging between 4 and 12 weeks before harvest, depending on the fruit and procedure. Bait applied before the first market access audit will not be counted towards the minimum baiting period for treatment and certification.
To discuss options and become accredited to move restricted fruit and vegetables, contact the Market Access team via email: marketaccessrenmark.aaslocal@sa.gov.au