The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is responding to the detection of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Qfly is an invasive pest which attacks more than 300 species of fruits and vegetables and could seriously impact Western Australia’s horticulture industries and home-grown produce.

A Quarantine Area has been declared in Perth’s southern suburbs to support efforts to eradicate Queensland fruit fly (Qfly), requiring residents and businesses to take action to help protect gardens and stop the spread of the pest to agricultural areas.

Find out the affected fruits and quarantine zone HERE

Image below shows Queensland Fruit Fly larvae infestation in citrus.

Article Source: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/