Industry Update # 5 Queensland Fruit Fly Willagee

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is intensifying efforts in Perth’s southern suburbs to eradicate the serious garden and agricultural pest, Queensland fruit fly (Qfly). A response team of more than 200 personnel continues to liaise with Industry stakeholders and the community, working towards an effective eradication program that is completed as quickly as possible.

From Friday 4 April, the revised Red Zone will include the suburbs of Willagee, Palmyra, Melville, O’Connor, Kardinya and Samson, as well as parts of Coolbellup, Murdoch, North Lake and Winthrop. 

Residents are encouraged to visit the wa.gov.au/qfly webpage to determine if they are still in the Red Zone and what rules apply.

Red Zone requirements will remain in place for this area, including stripping host fruit and fruiting vegetables, like tomatoes, capsicum and chillies – regardless of maturity.