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Macquarie University researchers are developing a pest management solution to protect Australian horticulture.
Improving the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)
Macquarie is a leader in SITplus, an initiative led by Horticulture Innovation Australia in partnership with a host of other organisations to safeguard the horticulture industry.
Our impact
Our researchers, led by Professor Phil Taylor, are working on an integrated pest management solution to eradicate the major horticultural pest Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) by facilitating the production of sterile male fruit flies.
Learn more about our ARC Centre for Fruit Fly Biosecurity Innovation.