24/07/2026
How do organic olive growers protect olive trees from the olive fruit fly without synthetic pesticides?
One of the biggest questions in organic olive farming is how to control the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) while staying true to organic principles.
This week, we attended an educational workshop in Pčelarsko-edukacijski centar Zemunik led by Ivica Ladarević, where growers learned practical, environmentally responsible methods for protecting olive groves.
Topics included:
🌿 Monitoring olive fruit fly populations
🪤 Organic trapping systems
🍃 Preventive orchard management
🌱 Sustainable solutions approved for organic olive production
At Dalmatian Underdog, producing exceptional organic extra virgin olive oil starts long before harvest. It begins with continuous learning, responsible farming, and protecting every olive tree in harmony with nature.
The best organic olive oil isn’t created by chance. It’s built through knowledge, experience, and respect for the land.
Have you ever wondered how organic olive growers protect their trees without conventional pesticides?
📍 Pčelarsko-edukacijski centar Zemunik, Croatia
