Third Olive Fly Spray Round Begins September 1 Across Apokoronas
Olive growers across all villages of Apokoronas municipality have been put on notice: the third round of bait spraying against the olive fly gets underway on September 1, 2026, with teams from Apokoronas Anaptiaksi moving through every community in the area.
What is bait spraying?
Unlike blanket pesticide applications, bait spraying involves applying a targeted mixture of attractant and insecticide to sections of olive trees. The mixture lures the olive fly (Bactrocera oleae) specifically, killing it without treating the entire tree or grove. It is a more targeted approach — but it only works when coverage is as wide as possible. A few isolated treatments here and there will not keep the pest population under control across the municipality as a whole.
What olive growers need to do
The message from Apokoronas Anaptiaksi is straightforward: please make it easy for the spray crews to get onto your land. That might mean leaving gates unlocked, clearing access tracks, or simply being available to show teams the way. Every grove that is included in the round strengthens the result for everyone — including neighbours whose trees might otherwise be re-infested from untreated plots nearby.
Who is affected?
All olive growers in the municipality of Apokoronas are covered by the programme, regardless of the size of their holding. Whether you have a handful of trees or a large commercial grove, your cooperation is important.
Key details
- Start date: September 1, 2026
- Round: Third round of the season
- Area: All villages and communities within Apokoronas municipality
- Contact: Local team supervisors, or the Apokoronas Anaptiaksi office: 2825340314