Routine bait spraying practices by urban backyard fruit and vegetable growers and commercial growers had contributed to significantly low numbers in previous months.

Riverina Fruit Fly Campaign Coordinator, Tammy Galvin advises that it is an important time to carry out 7-10 day routine protein bait spraying programs.

“All commercial and backyard growers, councils with QFly host trees, and land managers with QFly host trees are required to either remove trees or carry out routine protein bait spraying programs,” said Ms Galvin.

“QFly is easily spread and growers must take precautions to ensure it is not spread from property to property. The main way that QFly spreads to new areas is by being carried in infested host fruit and vegetables.

“The whole community must work together to ensure the district manages the numbers.”