Pest and disease drop-in session

As part of the Home Harvest Community Garden Open Day, a team from AUSVEG will be available to discuss issues that might pose a risk to your home fruit and vegetable garden. Find out more about Queensland fruit fly and what to do if it’s found in backyard fruit. You’ll also learn how to monitor for pests of concern, prevent spreading ‘bad’ bugs around the garden, as well as how to spot ‘good’ bugs.

At 11am, there will be a presentation on Queensland fruit fly (QFF) by Bronwyn Koll, who will talk about what it looks like, its lifecycle and how it behaves. Learn about effective and targeted controls that can prevent damage and fruit loss, as well as how you can work with neighbours to protect your own crop and your community’s crops.