Keeping South Australia free from fruit fly protects the state's $1.3 billion horticultural industry from the world’s most economically damaging horticultural pest.
There are permanent restrictions on bringing host produce into South Australia and the Riverland Pest Free Area, as well as restrictions on moving fruit and vegetables within declared fruit fly outbreak areas.
Responses by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) to fruit fly outbreaks are strengthened by local community support and grower cooperation.
Find out how you can help prevent the spread of fruit fly and protect SA's commercial production of fruit and vegetables.
The Government of South Australia is in a 'caretaker period' in the lead up to the state election on 21 March 2026. Business as usual continues, but no significant new undertakings.
What you should know
Restricted fruit and vegetables
Some fruit, vegetables, plants, plant products, and other items cannot be brought into South Australia from interstate. Find out what you can and can't bring into South Australia.
Outbreak restrictions
If you live or are travelling through a declared outbreak area, there are restrictions on the movement of certain fruits and vegetables, regardless of their source. Understand what you can and can't do in red outbreak and yellow suspension areas.
Identify fruit fly
Understand how to recognise fruit flies and maggots, and what to do if you spot them.
Home visits
Understand why Fruit Fly Officers inspect backyards in outbreak and others areas.
Latest news
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Don't let fruit fly make it a bad round!
With thousands of visitors expected to travel to Adelaide for the upcoming LIV Golf tournament, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding travellers not to pack a pest.
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Back to school and new fruit fly outbreaks
As school resumes, Riverland families are being reminded that restrictions on moving home-grown fruit and vegetables remain in place and need to be adhered to when planning lunch boxes, particularly with a further two new Queensland fruit fly outbrea…
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Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Elizabeth East
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) has declared a Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Elizabeth East, in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, and is urging residents in the affected area to follow quarantine requirements.
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No free rides for fruit fly during Tour Down Under
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding people travelling during the Tour Down Under period that fruit and vegetables at risk to fruit fly must not be brought into South Australia or the Riverland, or they will face a $4…
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Fruit fly doesn’t take a holiday: one piece of fruit is all it takes
As South Australians hit the road for summer holidays, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is celebrating major victories in the fight against fruit fly, while reminding travellers not to undo the progress by letting fruit hitch…
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Salisbury North declared fruit fly free
Restrictions on moving homegrown fruit from within the Salisbury North outbreak zone have been lifted following successful eradication of fruit fly from the area.
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Ceduna declared fruit fly free
Ceduna has been declared free from Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), following the successful eradication of the pest through the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) fruit fly response program.
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Swan Reach declared free from fruit fly
Swan Reach has been officially declared free from Queensland fruit fly (Qfly), with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) lifting outbreak restrictions.
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Spring harvest brings fresh fruit fly risk
While the season is perfect for enjoying homegrown fruit, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding the community that this is also when fruit fly starts to increase its risk to produce.
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Creativity and community shine at Riverland Field Days
Riverland Field Days 2025 gave PIRSA’s Fruit Fly Response team the chance to showcase cutting-edge biosecurity measures and connect directly with the local community.
