The action aimed at protecting the urban greenery of the city of Thessaloniki and addressing the problems caused to residents by the Elm Leaf Beetle, Xanthogaleruca luteola (Chrysomelidae: Coleoptera).

This particular beetle causes significant damage to elm trees. Both adult beetles and larvae feed on trees, causing defoliation and leaf drop. The insect has more than one generation per year, resulting in the development of high populations that degrade urban greenery and cause annoyance to residents when the beetles enter homes and commercial spaces.

Applications targeting the control of the insect include entomopathogenic nematodes and chitosan. For the control of the beetle, we collaborated with the BIO-INSECTA team, which proposed the application of entomopathogenic nematodes on elm leaves, a suitable solution without burdening the urban environment with harmful substances.

The precision operation took place on Leoforos Stratou, outside the Velideio Conference Center, using the agridrone M6E-X1, which provided all the necessary guarantees of flight safety and stability.