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Mediterranean Fruit Fly

It’s a simple message but one that’s vital to ensure Carnarvon’s continuing role as the state’s food bowl: you are welcome in Carnarvon, but please don’t bring your fruit.

The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) may be a tiny critter but its impact could be potentially catastrophic for Carnarvon’s growers and farmers who are responsible for over $100 million-worth of fruit and vegetable production each year.

So if you’re coming to Carnarvon from anywhere else in WA and are considering bringing fruit or veg with you, there’s a simple message: don’t. “Medfly is present in all parts of Western Australia except for the Ord River Irrigation Area near Kununurra,” says a spokesperson from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). “That means fruit bought in other parts of the state may be secretly harbouring Medfly. Fruit flies lay eggs in fruit and often fruit that looks perfect on the outside can contain eggs or larvae on the inside.”

Fruit flies can’t fly vast distances but it is an expert hitchhiker, especially if it’s hitched a ride in somebody’s backpack or pocket. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is currently delivering a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) eradication pilot project in Carnarvon. The project aims to eradicate Medfly and protect the growing Carnarvon horticultural area, which is responsible for supplying much of the state with its fruit and veg.

“The project combines the use of Sterile Insect Technique, area-wide foliar baiting, crop hygiene and facilitated community engagement, but just as important to the project are visitors to the region being aware of the risks of bringing fruit and vegetables with them.”

So how can you do your bit to prevent this destructive fly devastating an entire local industry?

“Either eat it or dispose of your fruit before you arrive in Carnarvon, or better yet, buy as you go, which has the added advantage of supporting local businesses. Try the fruit fresh off the tree from roadside stalls, or local supermarkets.”

There are special blue bins at all of Carnarvon’s seven caravan sites where you can throw away fruit too. You can find more information at www.agric.wa.gov.au 

CLICK HERE to view the Medfly Brochure for Carnarvon. 

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