Zeolite against the Margaronia

Zeolite in olive cultivation using the incorporation method. The benefits and advantages of using natural zeolite in olive cultivation.

This year in the Prefecture of Messinia, we are seeing a serious problem with the Margaronia. It is an insect that usually attacks young shoots as well as the fruit, affecting the point where two fruits touch more than individual fruits. On the olive tree, the insect’s larvae attack the tender tips of the shoots, unopened flowers and green fruit. It causes significant damage only to young saplings, so it is a problem for olive nurseries. In any case, what we have observed is that in areas where olive trees are infested by the olive fruit fly, those that have ... Read more