GANNAWARRA Shire residents are encouraged to remain vigilant in the ongoing battle with Queensland Fruit Fly, in order to protect the region's horticultural sector.

"We're really focussing on keeping the numbers as low as possible and learning to live with them," regional coordinator of Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area (GSPFA), Narelle Beattie said.

While that is a concession that the pests are ...