Drivers carrying fruit into the state will face huge fines as the South Australian government is cracking down on fruit flies.
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As part of the government's crackdown on fruit flies, drivers now carrying fruit into South Australia face a $375 fine.
"to protect our crops from fruit flies, from roadblocks to quarantine boxes, we will use everything we can to protect our homes," said South Australia's minister of important industries, Tim Whetstone.
Whetstone also said it would also set up a new electronic sign, "Eat it or Bin it," at Yamba, on the state border, to warn drivers. In addition, even if you make a declaration, you can not escape the fine.
Before that, fruit flies in Kunzhou had spread near Loxton in Riverland, while fruit flies in the Mediterranean had spread in both Kilburn and Ceduna.
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Whetstone added: "as the weather gets warmer, fruit flies start to get active. Therefore, if you have friends or family members visiting, please remind them not to bring any fresh fruit or vegetables into South Australia, especially into Riverland. "
"if you find any maggots, suspected fruit flies, or any other pest in fruit or vegetables, call 1300 666,010 immediately."