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Greater Adelaide Region Aerial sterile fruit fly release
Consultation has concluded.
Communities in the Greater Adelaide Region may notice a low flying aircraft from August 2022 until the end of December 2022. Sterile fruit flies are being dropped by aircraft on behalf of the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) in the region to control the fruit fly population. The aircraft is expected to operate between 500 feet and 1,500 feet above the ground over built up areas.
This is a continuation of previous operations earlier this year and protects the commercial production of fruit, vegetables, wine grapes and almonds, particularly in the Riverland and Murraylands which are vital to the state. It also reduces the need for pesticides when growing fruit and vegetables at home. More information about the initiative can be found at: https://fruitfly.sa.gov.au/
Communities in the Greater Adelaide Region may notice a low flying aircraft from August 2022 until the end of December 2022. Sterile fruit flies are being dropped by aircraft on behalf of the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) in the region to control the fruit fly population. The aircraft is expected to operate between 500 feet and 1,500 feet above the ground over built up areas.
This is a continuation of previous operations earlier this year and protects the commercial production of fruit, vegetables, wine grapes and almonds, particularly in the Riverland and Murraylands which are vital to the state. It also reduces the need for pesticides when growing fruit and vegetables at home. More information about the initiative can be found at: https://fruitfly.sa.gov.au/
