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Prepare for Queensland Fruit Fly this Spring

Published on 04 October 2024

Residents wanting to enjoy delicious home-grown fruits and vegetables need to protect their fruit and vegetable plants from Queensland fruit fly this season. There are a range of control methods and products available to control fruit flies and protect fruit from damage. The most effective way to protect your produce is to cover fruit and vegetable plants with fine, insect-proof netting once fruits start developing, as this will to stop female fruit flies from laying eggs inside your fruits and vegetables.

For more information on controlling Queensland fruit fly in your garden, visit https://go.vic.gov.au/btNgMe