By summer, a severe thunderstorm had uprooted trees. Fortunately, we only have to lament a few broken branches.
Trappole Mosca Refill
After a month, my son Paul and I checked the traps and replenished them with water. In some bottles we have added fishmeal, let's see if that enhances the effect.
Effect of fly traps
Video Trappola Mosca proof of action The other day I examined the effect of the traps. And yes, it worked! Let's see what we catch next month.
Fly traps deployments
I used 1.5l water bottles around which I glued a yellow nopi band, filled 40gr DAP (DiAmmonium phosphate) and a 2,500 2l water into the bottle. Around the neck of the bottle I wrapped a 0.8mm thick galvanized wire and the bottles approx. Suspended shady 2m above the ground.
Olive Blossom
Gorgeous little flowers.
Buying the olive grove
At the beginning of December 2016, we were able to sign the purchase agreement. The business was well prepared and was handled quickly! Many thanks to Zio Luciano for the good preparation.
A first look
The first view of the olive grove, Giovanni led us along the campo and showed us the characteristics of the border.