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Authorities reducing quarantine zone after Qfly outbreak

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The current outbreak was first detected in Willagee and Palmyra in November.

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Authorities reducing quarantine zone after Qfly outbreak

The current outbreak was first detected in Willagee and Palmyra in November.

2 days ago·Australia

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murraypioneer.com.au

Qfly pressure set to increase on Riverland? - Murray Pioneer

THE possible end to fruit fly management processes in Victoria is expected to result in an increase in pressure from the pest on the Riverland’s horticulture sector. Funding for Victorian Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) management programs in...

1 day ago

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foodmag.com.au

PIRSA expands Sterile Insect Technique program - Food & Beverage Industry News

AK ST/stock.adobe.comThe Department of Primary Industries (PIRSA) expands its Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program in the Riverland to combat outbreaks across 16 different areas. The incident controller for Fruit Fly Emergency Response, Jason Size, said that the success of the SIT program relies on low wild fly population numbers. Hence being used as a response tool after on-ground eradication activities have ceased. “The increase in the numbe…

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