Treatment of citrus
These treatment options are available for citrus growers to access South Australian markets only.
For the Riverland Pest Free Area, use any of the endpoint treatment options.
For metropolitan Adelaide and all other regions, use any of the below treatment options, dependent on type of fruit fly.
Endpoint treatment options
In August 2023, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) proposed to suspend the registration and labels of chemical products containing dimethoate, used as a post-harvest dip for tropical and sub-tropical fruit with inedible peel.
The APVMA remains satisfied that all other approved uses of dimethoate are safe. For more information, see:
ICA-01 Disinfestation with dimethoate
Not suitable for edible peel species.
ICA-02 Flood spraying with dimethoate
Not suitable for edible peel species.
ICA-04 Fumigation
ICA-07 Cold treatment disinfestation
ICA-15 Mature green condition of passionfruit, Tahitian limes, black sapotes and tomatoes
Queensland fruit fly only.
Systems approaches and other treatment options
These options are for Queensland fruit fly only.
CA-30 Pre-harvest bait spraying and monitoring and post-harvest packing, grading and inspection of citrus
Note minimum 12 weeks prior to harvest spraying requirements.
CA-33 Pre-harvest monitoring, bait spraying and post-harvest inspection suitable for organic production
Not available in the 1.5 km outbreak area.
Note minimum 6 weeks prior to harvest spraying requirements.