If you live in or close to a declared outbreak area, there are important steps you should take to help prevent the spread of fruit fly.

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Fruit and vegetable waste

Learn how you should dispose of fruit and vegetable waste to help prevent fruit fly.

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Protect your home garden

See what you can do in your local area to reduce the risk of fruit fly in your home-grown produce.

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Packing lunches

If your school or workplace is in an outbreak area, you may not be able to pack restricted fruit and vegetables.