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Crete Faces Olive Fruit Fly Battle With Limited Pesticide Supplies

Tuesday, 23 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete's regional authorities have launched the annual olive fruit fly (dakos) control program, but officials warn that available pesticide supplies are sufficient for only two spraying rounds across the island's olive groves. Regional representative Malandrakis highlighted the shortage as a concern for olive producers heading into the harvest season. The program, which involves aerial and ground spraying of olive trees, is a routine summer agricultural operation in Crete. Tourists visiting olive groves, rural areas, or agritourism estates may notice spraying activity in the countryside during this period. Those with respiratory sensitivities should be aware of potential chemical use near agricultural land. The olive harvest typically begins in autumn, and this pest control effort directly affects the quality of Crete's renowned olive oil production.

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