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Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

Overview

Agricultural authorities in Greece continue to expand bait spraying programs to combat the olive fruit fly. In Messinia, the Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine has conducted extensive operations throughout the season. Early August schedules included Velika and Kardamyli, followed by mid-September programs in Alonia and Skala. In the Pylos-Nestor municipality, spraying occurred in Miliota, Paniperi, and Nea Koroni in late September, extending to Chora and Myrsinochori by 30 September. Operations continued into early October in Kalochori and the Pylokampos area, with further programs scheduled for late October covering Agios Nikos, Lagada, and Ancient Messene.

Authorities have issued strict guidelines: farmers must ensure access to groves by removing obstacles and weeds, livestock must be removed from areas during spraying, and organic farmers must clearly demarcate their groves to avoid errors. Beekeepers are also advised to take precautions to protect hives.

In Achaia, the final general bait spraying campaign for 2026 was scheduled to begin on 1 October. In Patras, operations cover Argyra, Sella, Rio, and several other communities. In Aigialeia, the program includes Ziria and Aigio. Due to a lack of contractors, several areas remain excluded, including Selianitika, Kamares, and Petrochori. In Central Greece, officials in Eastern Phthiotis reported increased pest activity due to weather conditions, with a fourth round of spraying planned for late September. In Crete, spraying phases progressed through northern Heraklion, with the third phase starting in northern Heraklion while parts of Chania and Ierapetra remained without contractors. In Zakynthos, a second program commenced on 17 September.

Entities

Messinia · Patras · Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine of Messinia · Aigialeia · Messenia

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece implements olive fruit fly control spraying programs

    Agricultural authorities in Greece are conducting bait spraying programs in Heraklion and Messinia to control olive fruit fly populations before the upcoming olive harvest.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Messinia announces bait spraying program for olive protection

    The Messinia Directorate of Agricultural Economy has scheduled bait spraying for October 2, 2026, to protect olive groves in several local communities, including Kalochori and Pylos.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Messinia announces bait spraying schedule for Pylos-Nestor communities

    The Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine of Messinia has scheduled bait spraying in various Pylos-Nestor communities for late September 2026, with specific safety guidelines for farmers.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Achaia begins final olive fruit fly control spraying

    The final 2026 olive fruit fly bait spraying campaign begins October 1 in Achaia, Greece, covering parts of Patras and Aigialeia, while some areas remain uncovered due to contractor shortages.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Central Greece addresses olive fruit fly infestation in Phthiotis

    The Region of Central Greece attributed olive fruit fly infestations in Phthiotis to high humidity and mild winters, confirming that pest control spraying programs are proceeding despite initial tender issues.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Messinia announces bait spraying program for September 28

    The Messinia Directorate of Agricultural Economy has scheduled bait spraying across 19 communities and the Kalamata area for September 28, 2026, to assist olive growers.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Messenia announces bait spraying schedule for olive groves

    The Messenia Directorate of Agricultural Economy has scheduled bait spraying operations across multiple communities from September 21–23, 2026, providing specific safety and access instructions for olive and be

  8. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Greece agricultural authorities launch olive fruit fly control programs

    Agricultural authorities in Zakynthos and Trifylia, Greece, are starting new bait spraying programs in mid-September 2026 to control the olive fruit fly population.

  9. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece initiates olive fruit fly control spraying in Aitoloakarnania and Messinia

    Agricultural authorities in Greece are launching bait spraying programs to control the olive fruit fly in Aitoloakarnania and Messinia, with schedules set for mid-September 2026.

  10. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Crete olive fruit fly control program enters third spraying phase

    The Region of Crete is implementing its 2026 olive fruit fly combat program. While most of the island is undergoing spraying, several areas in Chania, Agios Nikolaos, and Ierapetra lack coverage due to failed b

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece launches new olive fruit fly control measures in Achaia and Crete

    Greek authorities have launched new phases of the 2026 olive fruit fly control program in Achaia and Crete to protect olive crops and oil quality.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Achaia begins second olive fruit fly control spraying cycle

    A second round of olive fruit fly control spraying begins August 31 in Achaia, Greece, though 11 communities remain without coverage due to unresolved tender disputes.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Messenia announces bait spraying schedule for olive groves

    The Messenia Directorate of Agricultural Economy has scheduled bait spraying in various local communities for August 24-25, 2026, providing specific safety and access instructions for olive growers.

  14. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece signs €43M contracts for olive fruit fly control materials

    Greece has signed multi-year contracts worth approximately €43 million for olive fruit fly control materials for 2026–2028, aiming for better fiscal planning and timely supply.

  15. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek agricultural agencies begin olive pest control spraying on Aug 6

    Greek agricultural agencies in Zakynthos and Messinia will begin eight‑day pesticide spraying on Aug 6 2026 to combat the olive fruit fly, targeting dozens of local communities and urging growers to cooperate.

  16. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece starts second olive fruit fly spray in North Aegean and Messinia

    Greece began a second olive fruit fly spraying campaign on 3‑4 Aug 2026 in the North Aegean (Ikaria) and Messinia, using acetamiprid and spinosad, with safety measures for weather, bees and livestock.

  17. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greek Ministry speeds multi‑year olive pest‑control material supply

    Greece's Deputy Minister Giannis Andrianos announced an accelerated, €38 million multi‑year procurement of olive pest‑control materials starting in July to avoid production delays.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Messinia region launches 2026 olive pest control spray program

    Messinia’s agricultural directorate scheduled pesticide sprays for olive protection on 24 July 2026 across many villages, with a second round starting 27 July 2026, under the 2026 dalcotonia program, urging co‑

Sources

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