THE CORRECT MANAGEMENT OF OLIVE TREE RESIDUES PREVENTS PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE PALOMILLA
Being close to the pruning season in the olive grove, it is convenient to remember and insist on how to properly handle these residues, especially in order to avoid problems with the wing nut.
Pruning remains, either in the form of new or old firewood, can be kept or deleted. If you choose the former, it should be kept in a completely closed woodshed, or covering it completely with an agricultural plastic sheet without presenting holes or exits to the outside. further, It is advisable to treat it with suitable products so that the moth does not develop.
To eliminate them, the most advisable is the chopped and crushed, to later spread it around the olive grove, as long as there are no cases of verticillosis in the plot. If this were not possible, the pruning remains would be burned, always taking into account what dates it can be done and if you have to request permission from the Environment agents.
Any of these options is valid and must have been done before the day 1 of May, because it can not be in any other plots of olive grove pruning from this date. It should be clarified that this requirement applies to both new wood this year as in previous years old (as specified by law).
Failure to comply with these regulations carries a fine (of at least 300 euros) by SEPRONA, which can act on a complaint or ex officio, as well as causing a reduction in the CAP aid payments and receive regular inspections in subsequent years. Thus, not following any of the aforementioned indications can have serious consequences.
For any questions consult the technicians of the Cooperative.
