Chris O'Connor

#Fruitfly #biosecurity #horticulture
Views my own, RT not endorsement

[Guardian Australia @GuardianAus]

Australian scientists genetically engineer common fly species to eat more of humanity’s waste https://t.co/lpAs4wxFEY

[Prevent Fruit Fly @PreventFruitFly]

Although Oriental fruit fly is not currently found on mainland Australia, it's found on Christmas Island & neighbouring PNG. Changes in climate suitability could pose challenges for our horticultural industries. @NSWDPI provides more info: https://t.co/up1TjQoknp #preventfruitfly

[Chris O'Connor @ChrisO_Hort]

@Peter_Fitz Hi Peter & Philip, not an issue however they MUST be managed. Unmanaged, neglected & abandoned fruit trees provide an ideal host for plant pests & diseases such as fruit flies (funny enough they breed like flies). The impacts on farmers, food security & trade are staggering.

[Prevent Fruit Fly @PreventFruitFly]

Managing fruit fly is a complex process that requires a long-term sustained approach. To assist #fruitfly affected industries, the National Fruit Fly Council has developed a set of primers, tailored to fruit fly affected industries. Learn more: https://t.co/q5DrZRumZi

[Prevent Fruit Fly @PreventFruitFly]

The March edition of the Prevent Fruit Fly newsletter is out now! Read the latest NFFC meeting communique, access Queensland fruit fly management resources and more >> https://t.co/SXF0QAWGMO #PreventFruitFly

[Alvin Hee @AlvinHee_MY]

Calling all fruit fly researchers! Abstract and registration deadline for 2nd TAAO Symposium in Beijing, China extended! Lots to gain! - https://t.co/jtuAQqLsZN https://t.co/JK48ZsmCgQ #diptera #tephritidae #entomology #bactrocera #zeugodacus #Beijing #TAAO #ipm #sit #China

[Agriculture Victoria @VicGovAg]

Do you have a great idea to upskill your community to help combat established pests and weeds in Victoria? Our new Partnerships Against Pests grants will provide funding between $10,000-50,000. Applications close February 19, 2024. Learn more via: https://t.co/yaoZ79qLLk .

[Chris O'Connor @ChrisO_Hort]

Some great messages for home gardeners on fruit fly control from Ag Vic's Cathy Mansfield. https://t.co/NQTiuvRpMd

[Chris O'Connor @ChrisO_Hort]

In light of the chemically limited future (present?) that Ag is facing alternate techniques for pest control including GM approaches are vital. https://t.co/r9FqiuqZJP

[Chris O'Connor @ChrisO_Hort]

#PLOSONE: Metarhizium spp. isolates effective against Queensland fruit fly juvenile life stages in soil https://t.co/JPN5hMpdOZ

[Markus Riegler @riegler_markus]

here our new study led by @Evostevo444 on distribution, prevalence & confections of RNA viruses in Queensland fruit fly field populations showing neg association patterns of vertically transmitted sigmavirus & iflavirus @westsyduhie @Hort_Au @fruitflyittc
https://t.co/RO8TqqOZuV

[Abdel Bakri @AbdelBakri]

Job opportunity: Research Entomologist
Organization: Joint @FAO /@iaeaorg Centre - Insect Pest Control Laboratory
Location: IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf
Closing Date: 2023-12-27, 11:59:00 PM

https://t.co/b6dJXROaaA

#sterile insect technique (SIT)
#jobsearch

[Prevent Fruit Fly @PreventFruitFly]

The newly expanded Sterile Insect Technology facility at Port Augusta has reached its full production capacity of 40 million flies a week. The facility is helping boost the current Riverland fruit fly eradication response. Learn more: https://t.co/cIqVozdsuh #preventfruitfly

[Maarten Van Helden @M_van_Helden]

Are you the -motivated and fit-hands-on tech for our blowfly rearing facility on Kangaroo Island? https://t.co/JGUybjV0bK ´Blowfly’

[Prevent Fruit Fly @PreventFruitFly]

Home gardeners in Victoria are being encouraged by @VicGovAg to net fruit trees to boost their harvest & protect the state’s horticulture industry against #fruitfly. Nets should be applied after flower petals fall off fruit trees. More: https://t.co/RRpEptEFwB
#preventfruitfly

[Chris O'Connor @ChrisO_Hort]

Qfly detected in the US. https://t.co/Dxr5MCgFWk

[Chris O'Connor @ChrisO_Hort]

A pest of concern for the olive industry globally https://t.co/ttyN8vOsdG

[Prevent Fruit Fly @PreventFruitFly]

Do you know what to look for when monitoring produce for #fruitfly? An adult Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) is approximately 7mm long & reddish-brown in colour, with distinct yellow markings. #Qfly is native to north-eastern Australia. More: https://t.co/C3JUoig6wo #preventfruitfly

[Prevent Fruit Fly @PreventFruitFly]

Do you know what to look out for when monitoring for Mediterranean #fruitfly (Medfly)? An adult Medfly is between 3-5 mm long and has a light brown body and mottled wings. #Medfly is restricted to Western Australia. Learn more: https://t.co/F0lf9VxY18 #preventfruitfly

[Chris O'Connor @ChrisO_Hort]

The conditions are ideal for fruitfly as well! https://t.co/tjjK9PnzxR