Where does Queensland fruit fly come from?

Where does Queensland fruit fly come from?

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

Does Qld have fruit fly?

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

How do I get rid of fruit fly infested fruit?

It is important that all infested fruit be treated so that the larvae inside is killed and not able to grow into adult flies….Disposal of infested fruit

1. Put fruit into an AS certified compostable bag.
2. Place the sealed compostable bag in the full sun or freezer for 7-10 days to kill the larvae.

How do you know if a fruit fly has maggots?

Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) is a serious horticultural pest in Western Australia. It attacks a range of cultivated fruits and some fruiting vegetables. Medfly, as it is commonly known, has been recorded to infest more than 200 hosts worldwide.

How do you stop fruit flies in Queensland?

To stop the life cycle of Queensland fruit fly and prevent spread to other areas:

1. seal fruit or vegetables inside a plastic bag and leave it in the sun for at least 14 days.
2. sealing fruit inside a plastic bag and place it in a freezer for 2 days, or.
3. microwave or boil unwanted fruit or vegetables to kill any maggots.

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.

Do fruit flies eat bananas?

Adult female Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt). More than 100 species of fruits and vegetables have been recorded as hosts of B. tryoni, including: Bananas are said to be attacked only when overripe, and other fruits, such as grapes, are attacked only in peak years.

Which Australian states are free of qfly?

Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania are free of Qfly. Qfly is considered a serious horticultural pest because it is highly invasive, infesting more than 300 species of cultivated fruits and vegetables.

What are the risks of importing fruit flies into New Zealand?

The major risk is from the importation of fruit containing larvae, either as part of cargo, or through the smuggling of fruit in airline passenger baggage or mail. For example, in New Zealand Baker and Cowley (1991) recorded 7-33 interceptions of fruit flies per year in cargo and 10-28 per year in passenger baggage.