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Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

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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 ~~scheduled~~ conducted extensive operations ~~across~~ throughout the season. Early August schedules included Velika and Kardamyli, followed by mid-September programs in Alonia and Skala. In the Pylos-Nestor ~~municipality. On 29 September,~~ municipality, spraying ~~was set for~~ occurred in Miliota, Paniperi, ~~Nea Koroni, Thalamos, Nomitsio, Schinolakka,~~ and ~~Sgrapa, with continued work~~ Nea Koroni in ~~Asprochomato, Antikalamou, Desylla, Mathia, Achladochori, Proastio, Diavolitsio, Evangelismos, Platsa, and Trachilas. From 30~~ late September, ~~operations extended~~ extending to ~~Chora, Metaxadas, Ampelofito,~~ Chora and ~~Myrsinochori. Newer schedules for Messinia include operations on 2~~ Myrsinochori by 30 September. Operations continued into early October in ~~Kalochori, Ampelokipon, Pidasos, Sperchogeia, Exochori,~~ Kalochori and the ~~Pylos municipal community, specifically the~~ Pylokampos area, with further programs scheduled for late October covering Agios Nikos, Lagada, and ~~Yalova areas.~~ 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, ~~Ano and Kato Kastritzi, Platani, Drepano, Psathopyrgos,~~ Rio, ~~Aktaio, Agios Vasileios, Ano~~ and ~~Kato Kallithea, Thea, and Krini.~~ several other communities. In Aigialeia, the program includes ~~Ziria, Aigio, Kounina, Mavriki,~~ Ziria and ~~Melissia.~~ Aigio. Due to a lack of contractors, several areas remain excluded, including Selianitika, Kamares, ~~Rododafni, Neratzies, Agios Konstantinos, Salmeniko, Neo Erinous,~~ and ~~Longos in Aigialeia, as well as Petrochori, Ano Soudenaika, and Arlas in West Achaia.~~ Petrochori. In Central Greece, officials in Eastern Phthiotis reported increased pest ~~activity.~~ activity due to weather conditions, with a fourth round of spraying planned for late September. In Crete, spraying phases ~~are progressing in~~ progressed through northern Heraklion, with the third phase starting in northern Heraklion while ~~Zakynthos commenced~~ parts of Chania and Ierapetra remained without contractors. In Zakynthos, a second program commenced on 17 September.

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