Riverland grower self-baiting program
Commercial growers in the Riverland can register for PIRSA's fruit fly self-baiting program if their property is located in either of the following areas:
- red outbreak area or corrective action zone (CAZ)
- yellow suspension area or export assurance zone (EAZ).
This program is important for properties with trees forming shelter belts, or tree lines. Even if your crops aren't currently in leaf, fruit fly can rest and feed on surrounding vegetation. Baiting those trees, and other at-risk vegetation, is critical to stop the spread of fruit fly in the region.
Note: Safety procedures are in place for baiting during almond pollination.
What's included
Eligible growers receive free fruit fly bait and lures, also known as attract and kill devices (AKDs), to use on their properties. The type of bait provided depends on your area:
| Riverland location | Eligible baits |
|---|---|
| Within 1.5 km declared CAZ | Naturalure bait and AKDs |
| Within 15 km of the EAZ | AKDs |
You can check the fruit fly map to see which zone your property is in.
PIRSA will also carry out baiting and AKD deployment within 200 metres of any detection sites.
Further information
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.
Moving restricted fruits and vegetables
Participation in the self-baiting program does not permit you to move restricted fruit and vegetables, or automatically count as formal treatment under an approved accreditation.
To move fruit and vegetables from a controlled movement zone (CMZ), you must:
- hold valid market access accreditation
- follow approved treatment and movement protocols.
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.
How to apply
- Read the relevant terms and conditions:
- Register for fruit fly eradication self baiting.
- When collecting bait, please bring proof of chemical handling training if available.
- Once registered, you'll receive full instructions on how and where to apply the bait and devices.
Contact
PIRSA's Market Access team
Email: marketaccessrenmark.aaslocal@sa.gov.au