Why is the Queensland fruit fly a problem for NZ?

Queensland fruit fly would jeopardise our multi-billion-dollar horticulture industry, with 80% of New Zealand’s horticulture crops susceptible to attack. Fruits and vegetables attacked by Queensland fruit fly are inedible. Any fruit and vegetables would be subject to trade restrictions.

How many times has the Queensland Fruit Fly been found in NZ?

About the Queensland fruit fly It has spread from Queensland to other parts of Australia, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and the Pitcairn Islands. We’ve found it in our surveillance traps in New Zealand 6 times.

Do we have fruit flies in New Zealand?

“New Zealand and Chile are the only major horticultural producing countries in the world that are free from fruit fly species that attack commercial fruit. “Therefore, no matter which type of fruit the fly was shown to be established on, New Zealand would lose its pest-free status,” Dr Armstrong said.

How do I get rid of fruit flies NZ?

Use apple cider vinegar. Fill a bowl or glass with apple cider vinegar, cover with plastic wrap, seal the edges with a rubber band, and poke tiny holes in the top. The vinegar will attract the fruit flies, and once they’re inside, they won’t be able to escape the plastic wrap barrier.

Where can the Queensland fruit fly currently be found to live?

DSC_1156 Queensland fruit fly. Qfly is an Australian fruit fly native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Queensland and northern New South Wales.

What does Queensland fruit fly look like?

So what do Queensland fruit flies look like? Adult flies are approximately seven millimetres long and are reddish-brown in colour, with distinct yellow markings.

What are Queensland fruit flies?

Queensland fruit fly is a native pest occurring throughout eastern Australia. Queensland fruit fly infests both indigenous and introduced fruits.

What is Biosecurity New Zealand doing about the Queensland fruit flies?

Biosecurity New Zealand mounted a biosecurity response operation after finding a male Queensland fruit fly in a surveillance trap in Northcote in February 2019. Subsequently, a further 9 individual flies were detected in separate traps in the area up to July 2019.

Is there a qfly in Western Australia?

It is found in the eastern states and is a declared pest in Western Australia (WA) that needs to be eradicated if found. This article describes Qfly’s impacts to horticultural industries and backyard gardeners in WA and how to report it.

What does NSW DPI do for the fruit fly industry?

NSW DPI remains committed to assisting industry in managing fruit fly and will continue to provide ongoing support to the industry, including trapping, market access negotiations, certification, technical advice and research to provide area freedom from exotic fruit flies (such as Mediterranean fruit fly).