THE FACTS and figures on Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) and the devastating effect it can have on our region if left unchecked were front and centre at the Shepparton Billabong Garden Complex Expo over the weekend.
The No Flies On Us message was loud and clear at the QFF education display, with several hundred information packs and showbags distributed over the two days.
Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly coordinator, Ross Abberfield said members of the public were keen to learn more about the control of fruit fly in the home garden.
“We are thrilled to work with the Billabong Garden team to enhance community awareness and knowledge of the pest.
“There was strong interest in the project offer of free fruit tree removal which has now been extended to include urban, peri-urban and rural residential properties,” Mr Abberfield said.
Home gardeners are reminded now is the time to position traps in yards and recharge with new lures on existing traps.
It is also important to check fruit that is ripening for infestation and if detected remove and destroy fruit. For more information on QFF control or the free fruit tree removal program, collect an information pack from councils customer service centre.
