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Bird baths can attract wild birds and other animals.
Help reduce the risk of #H5birdflu by replacing water regularly, cleaning safely and keeping bird baths away from pets and backyard poultry.
See sick or dead birds? Avoid. Record. Report. 1800 675 888
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To help keep the Riverland and Mallee communities informed, PIRSA is hosting a Locust Update webinar with the latest information and practical advice to help you prepare for the season ahead.
📅 Wednesday 30 September
🕒 5:00pm – 6:00pm
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4AJ93v1
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If you have chickens or birds at home, there are some things you can do to help protect them from H5 bird flu.
Learn more: birdflu.sa.gov.au/pets
If you see sick or dead birds Avoid, Record and Report to EAD Hotline: 1800 675 888.
#H5BirdFlu
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🐑 Shearing season is a good time to check your sheep lice knowledge.
Learn how to identify, prevent and manage lice with our fact sheets 👉 bit.ly/4hiBqqR
#Sheep #Biosecurity #PIRSA
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Fruit fly safe travel tips:
✅ Leave restricted produce at home
✅ Dispose of unwanted produce correctly
✅ Check fruit fly movement restrictions
✅ Check rules before travelling through outbreak areas
Fines are now $423 for moving restricted produce.
🔗 fruitfly.sa.gov.au/travellin…
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🦞 Rock lobster season is underway across South Australia.
With commercial fishers back on the water, Fisheries Officers are out in force conducting inspections, checking catches and supporting compliance throughout the season.
#RockLobster #FisheriesOfficers #SouthAustralia
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New SIT release schedule now available. Targeted outbreak areas: Barmera, Berri, Bookpurnong, Crescent, Chaffey, Cooltong, Glossop, Gurra Gurra, Loveday, Lyrup, Monash, Renmark and Winkie.
More info: fruitfly.sa.gov.au/sit
#FruitFlySA
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One week down, eleven to go. Our 12-week Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program is underway in the Elizabeth East outbreak area.
🔍 More info: fruitfly.sa.gov.au/sit
#ElizabethEast #SITrelease #FruitFlySA
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Zoos SA has been approved to vaccinate selected bird species at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park. Little Penguins and Australian Pelicans will be among the first species vaccinated. Remember to #AvoidRecordReport 1800 675 888 bit.ly/4yEkP81
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If you're out and about in the warm weather and spot a sick or dead bird or other wildlife.
🚫 Avoid contact 📝 Record what you see 📞 Report it: 1800 675 888
Keep children and pets away. birdflu.sa.gov.au #H5BirdFluSA
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Join us at AgriTech Meetup SA to explore the latest in agri-food innovation, freight electrification, and renewable solutions for landowners! Secure your spot now 👉 bit.ly/4gKNd24
📅 Wednesday, 23 September
🕙 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
📍 Flinders University - Tonsley
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SA’s H5 bird flu vaccination program kicked off at Cleland Wildlife Park🦜.
Over 100 native birds across 30+ species will be vaccinated, safeguarding some of SA's vulnerable and threatened species.
Learn more: birdflu.sa.gov.au
Image: JJ Harrison — Wildlife Photography
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🌱PestFacts Issue #9 has landed!
This edition covers what spring means for canola crops and why growers should keep an eye out for moth activity in the weeks ahead.
Read more: bit.ly/4yqDCn1
🎥Missed the latest PestFacts webinar? Watch it here: bit.ly/4xKgJex
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From today, we begin our 12-week SIT release program in the Elizabeth East outbreak area.
Remember, these fruit flies are sterile and do not indicate a new outbreak.
🔍 More info: fruitfly.sa.gov.au/sit
#ElizabethEast #SITrelease #FruitFlySA
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UPDATE: Elizabeth East Fruit Fly Outbreak
SIT release begins Monday 7 September, running for 12 weeks. You may notice a PIRSA-branded ute operating in your area weekdays between 8am and 4pm.
🔍 More info: fruitfly.sa.gov.au/sit
#ElizabethEast #SITrelease #FruitFlySA
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🎣 Your input matters!
Selected SA households may be invited to share insights for the 2026–27 Recreational Fishing Assessment. Help shape the future of fishing, every response counts.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4qTk887
#RecFishingSA #FishingSA
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It's natural to feel concerned about H5 bird flu and its impacts on wildlife and animal welfare. Whatever you're going through, support is available through SA Health: bit.ly/4yhzcis
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🦗 Act early against Australian plague locusts. Eligible SA producers can claim rebates of up to $35/ha for approved locust control products used between 1 Sept and 31 Dec 2026.
Learn more: pir.sa.gov.au/locusts
#PIRSA #Biosecurity #AgricultureSA
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With H5 bird flu now in Australia, good biosecurity planning and preparedness is more important than ever.
Learn what to do at birdflu.sa.gov.au
7 days of awareness, 365 days of action - bioweek.org.au
#BioweekAU #Biosecurity #OneHealth #BiosecurityStartsWithYou
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