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25.01.2022 We were pleased to present a certificate of appreciation to Andrew and the team at Plunkett Orchards for their donation of delicious fresh produce at the recent Queensland Fruit Fly Community Information Session. Thanks for your support and willingness to get on board Andrew and Co. Plunkett Orchards Moira Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Strathbogie Shire Council Berrigan Shire Council

23.01.2022 The community effort to reduce the spread of Queensland Fruit Fly in the Goulburn Murray Valley is continuing and we have a new facebook page to help get the No Flies On Us message out there. Check out our new page at gmv-qldfruitlfy. Like, share and follow to help us protect home fruit trees, vegetable patches and commercial growers from the pest https://www.facebook.com/Gmv-qldfruitfly-1576245802428934/ Strathbogie Shire Council Moira Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Berrigan Shire Council

23.01.2022 Our region produces almost 50% of Australia’s apples, 80% of Australia’s fresh pears and 100% of Australia’s canning pears. Help protect our horticulture industry and regional economy by doing your bit to help reduce the spread of Queensland Fruit Fly. More info on the simple steps you can take at www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au

20.01.2022 The free Urban Fruit Tree Removal Program has been continued due to high demand. If you have an unwanted fruit tree in your yard, contact your participating Council for more information or go to www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au

18.01.2022 GREAT NEWS on the free Urban Fruit Tree Removal Program. Due to continued high demand the program has been extended until the end of February. If you have a fruit tree in your yard you can no longer manage or want, apply to have it removed for free. Go to www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au or contact the Customer Service Centre at participating Councils for more information. Moira Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Strathbogie Shire Council

18.01.2022 Pick, prune and protect against Queensland Fruit Fly. If you have a fruit tree or vegetable patch in your garden now is the time to assess your control measures to help protect the region from fruit fly. For more information go to www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au Moira Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Berrigan Shire Council Strathbogie Shire Council

16.01.2022 Protect your home garden, fruit trees and vegetable patches from Queensland Fruit Fly. Pick ripe and fallen fruit, destroy effected fruit, protect your fruit and vegetables with netting, traps and insecticide were appropriate. For more info go to www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au Moira Shire Council Strathbogie Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Berrigan Shire Council

14.01.2022 Reducing the spread of Queensland Fruit Fly is a community effort. Help protect our region. Moira Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Strathbogie Shire Council Berrigan Shire Council

14.01.2022 Like and follow our new facebook page gmv-qldfruitfly for the latest on fruit fly prevention and management in the Goulburn Murray Valley and help us spread the word andwork together to reduce the spread of QFF #NoFliesOnUs #QFF

13.01.2022 Strawberry plants are one of the many hosts for Queensland Fruit Fly. Protect your fruit and veg by inspecting it regularly. Effected fruit should be destroyed by placing it in the freezer or microwave or by placing it in a sealed plastic bag and leaving it in the sun for 5-7 days. Go to www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au for more information on how you can help protect our region from fruit fly

11.01.2022 For those that missed the recent Channel Nine fruit fly story here it is. Don’t forget stopping the spread of QFF is a community effort. If you have a fruit tree in your garden, pick up fallen and rotten fruit, inspect your fruit and protect fruit by using netting, traps and bait spray. For more information on how you can help control the spread of QFF go to www. gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au Moira Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Strathbogie Shire Council Berrigan Shire Council

09.01.2022 Our local horticulture industry is critical to the region’s economy. The spread of Queensland Fruit Fly is a serious risk for growers and the region as a whole. If you have fruit trees or vegetables in your home garden, apply a simple fruit fly management plan to help stop the spread of this pest. For more information go to www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au

08.01.2022 Do you have a fruit tree in your garden or yard? The use of netting will help protect your fruit and the region against Queensland Fruit Fly. For more information on how you can help stop the spread of fruit fly go to www.gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au

07.01.2022 If your fruit or veg has been infested by fruit fly don’t put it in the bin or compost until it’s been treated. Place it in the freezer or microwave, or put it in a sealed plastic bag and leave it in the sun for 5-7 days. It is critical to kill any maggots prior to disposal. #NoFliesOnUs

07.01.2022 The Goulburn Murray Valley Queensland Fruit Fly Regional Action Group has a new facebook page. To keep up to date on the latest prevention and control measures like and follow our new page at gmv-qldfruitfly

06.01.2022 Yum, these beauties are in season and perfect for the Christmas trifle. Help keep our local produce free from Queensland Fruit Fly by controlling fruit fly in your home vegetable patch and home fruit trees. Strathbogie Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Moira Shire Council Berrigan Shire Council

06.01.2022 Help protect the Goulburn Murray Valley’s horticulture industry, home orchards and vegetable gardens from Queensland Fruit Fly by taking a few simple steps in your home garden. To learn more about fruit fly control measures for your home garden go to gmv-qldfruitfly.com.au Moira Shire Council Strathbogie Shire Council Berrigan Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council

05.01.2022 GMV Regional Fruit Fly Coordinator Ross Abberfield recently spoke to Channel Nine and reminded home gardeners that backyards are a breeding ground for fruit fly. Applying simple control measures in the backyard garden is vital in protecting the region against the pest. Check out Channel Nine’s story here.

04.01.2022 Grants now available to help community groups spread the word on Queensland Fruit Fly prevention and control in the Goulburn Murray Valley. Check out Channel Nine’s recent news story on the great work happening across the region to reduce the spread of the pest.