The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a promising control method for Queensland fruit fly. Currently a significant research effort is underway to improve the production and quality aspects of SIT, and a mass-rearing facility has been established and is now operating in South Australia. The next step is to utilise the material and the methodologies that have been developed so far for a post-production pilot program that will establish operational procedures and demonstrate program efficacy to ensure that reliable and sustainable SIT is available when needed to protect production and market access. This project will ultimately develop and establish field operational practises for Qfly SIT.