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Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) is an invasive pest which attacks more than 300 species of fruits and vegetables and could seriously impact Western Australia’s horticulture industries and home-grown produce.

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Queensland fruit fly
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Queensland fruit fly

Pests & insects

Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) has been detected in the suburbs of Como and South Perth. Qfly is an invasive pest which attacks more than 300 species of fruits and vegetables and could seriously impact Western Australia’s horticulture industries and home-grown produce.

 

Updated: 21 April 2026
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What is Qfly?

The Queensland fruit fly is a species of fruit fly native to the eastern states of Australia but is considered an invasive pest in Western Australia. It has the potential to significantly impact home gardeners and the agricultural industry, as it infests and damages a wide range of fruit and vegetable crops.

The species has been successfully eradicated from WA in the past; however, incursions can reoccur. When this happens, the species is targeted for eradication.

Queensland fruit fly on fruit
Queensland fruit fly on fruit

Current Situation

DPIRD is responding to a detection of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) in Como and South Perth. This detection was part of state-wide routine monitoring of WA’s early warning surveillance trapping network.
 
A Quarantine Area is in place with requirements designed to swiftly eradicate Qfly. Further information on the Quarantine Area zones and requirements can be found below.
 
DPIRD Biosecurity Officers are visiting properties in the Como and South Perth areas to undertake inspections, apply a registered organic bait (Naturalure) and deploy Qfly lures. Residents in the area are asked to support our Biosecurity Officers and allow them access to their gardens when requested. For more information on the bait used, please see the FAQs.

Queensland fruit fly industry information

Subscribe to the department's Qfly South Perth industry update for the latest information about the Qfly response.

Industry updates

Report suspect pests

Early detection and reporting will help protect our horticulture industries and home grown produce. If you find or suspect the presence of Qfly, report it in one of the following ways.

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