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Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

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In late July 2026 Greek authorities rolled out intensified coordinated measures to protect olive orchards from pest infestations. On 23 July, the Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary for July the Messinia region Directorate announced a detailed dolomitic pesticide spray programme, outlining two phases of dolomitic pesticide application that would begin on 24 July and continue on 27 July and 29 July across numerous local municipalities. The schedule included instructions for growers Growers were instructed to clear fields, protect safeguard beehives, and suspend spraying under high‑temperature applications when temperatures exceeded 28 °C or windy conditions, strong winds arose, with special precautions provisions for organic farms. The following day, day the national Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced an accelerated procurement plan for the required of pest‑control materials. Deputy Minister Giannis Andrianos revealed materials, signing a two‑year framework agreement worth €38 million plus VAT, shifting the usual September‑October start to July. The agreement aims VAT to ensure timely delivery of supplies to regional units, units and avoid production delays, and maintain the quality of Greek olive oil and farmer incomes. delays. On 3 August, August a second local spraying operation began started in the North Aegean Region, covering 11 communities and Aegean, using the insecticides PROSPERACE SL (acetamiprid) and Success 0.24 CB (spinosad). Spraying will be halted if rain, strong winds or temperatures exceed 28 °C, (spinosad), with the same weather‑related stoppage rules and growers are asked to open groves, mark safety zones and protect bees instructions for beekeepers and livestock. The Messinia Agricultural Directorate issued a livestock owners. A parallel schedule was issued for Messinia on 4 August, targeting additional villages with the same safety instructions. Both regions emphasise August. The campaign expanded on 6 August when the presence Zakynthos and Messinia directorates launched eight‑day pesticide operations covering 20 communities in Zakynthos and dozens of a responsible scientist villages in Messinia. Growers were again asked to place signage, keep fields clear, protect beehives and livestock, and cooperate with spray crews, with real‑time GPS tracking during application, extending and scientific oversight throughout. All phases emphasize coordinated response, environmental safeguards, and the synchronized response to safeguard goal of preserving the 2026 olive harvest. harvest and the quality of Greek olive oil.

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  1. 2026-08-06 08:02 UTC Greece 2026 olive pest control actions
  2. 2026-08-03 11:43 UTC Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

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