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Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

Overview

Agricultural authorities in Greece have expanded bait spraying programs to combat the olive fruit fly across several regions.

In Achaia, the second general spraying cycle began on 31 August, covering various communities in Patras and Aigialeia. However, legal appeals during the bidding process have left some areas in West Achaia and Aigialeia without designated contractors, requiring farmers to manage pest control independently.

In Crete, the second spraying phase is nearing completion. A third round has commenced in northern Heraklion, with further expansions contingent on weather and pest levels. Due to unsuccessful tender processes, scheduled sprayings will not occur in parts of Chania, Agios Nikolaos, and Ierapetra. Growers in these locations must use their own resources.

New operations are rolling out in other regions. In Aitoloakarnania, spraying is set to begin on 14 September, though Sector 4 (including Agrinio, Agia Varvara, and Agios Nikolaos) is excluded due to an incomplete tender process. In Messinia, spraying is scheduled for 10 September in communities such as Alonia, Arfaron, and Skala, alongside ongoing efforts in Iklinea and Arsinis. Additionally, a new round of ground-based spraying will commence in Trifylia on 15 September, covering ten local communities including Farakladas, Armenion, and Spilia. In Zakynthos, a second bait spraying program is scheduled to begin on 17 September, lasting eight days and covering areas such as Kato Gerakari, Galaro, and Agioi Pantes.

Authorities have issued safety advisories: beekeepers and livestock owners should move hives and animals away from treated areas, and organic farmers must clearly mark their plots to prevent accidental spraying. Farmers are also asked to clear groves of weeds and obstacles to ensure efficiency.

Entities

Heraklion · Patras · Aigialeia · Achaia · Messinia

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Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [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.

  2. 13 days ago

    [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.

  3. 22 days ago

    [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

  4. 22 days ago

    [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.

  5. 25 days ago

    [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.

  6. 29 days ago

    [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.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [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.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [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.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [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.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [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.

  11. 2 months ago

    [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

agriniosite.gr · agroekfrasi.gr · businessdaily.gr · cna.gr · e-vima.gr · ermisnews.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · gargalianoionline.gr · idecanarias.es · kavalanews.gr · larissapress.gr · messinialive.gr · oichalia.gov.gr · patrapress.gr · pelop.gr · radio-ikaria.gr · rethemnosnews.gr · rethnea.gr · sinidisi.gr · thebest.gr · tradeinvestsa.co.za · zantetimes.gr · zarpanews.gr

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