In Melbourne, backyard orchards face increasing difficulties due to climate change, impacting fruit production. Rising temperatures have led to the southward migration of agricultural pests, such as fruit flies, affecting apricot trees. Increased UV levels have damaged apple crops, and codling moth infestations further complicate harvests. Natural repellents and attractant traps have been used, but pests persist. Local wildlife, including rainbow lorikeets and Indian mynahs, also consume the fruit. A new approach involves welcoming territorial wattle birds, which deter other birds from the orchard, showing promise in protecting the apricot harvest, though the apple crop remains largely affected. Fruit bats add to the complexity by consuming leftover fruit at night.