Imagine having a backup plan for your garden when bees disappear. This project turns hoverflies—which act like tiny, hardworking bees—into a commercial service for farmers. They've created two specific types: one that loves the hot sun and another that thrives in chilly, cloudy weather.
Bee population decline and the use of protected cropping (greenhouses/nets) prevent wild pollinators from reaching crops, leading to lower yields and food insecurity.
Industrial-scale rearing processes for two hoverfly species and physical deployment tools including hooks and platforms for field use.
If you are a seed producer dealing with declining bee populations and restricted pollinator access in nets—this project developed GOLDFLY® and QUEENFLY® that provide reliable, managed pollination to ensure high seed yields.
If you are a greenhouse operator dealing with the inability of wild insects to enter your tunnels—this project developed a managed hoverfly system that improves both quantitative and qualitative yields of vegetables.
If you are a fruit grower dealing with extreme weather shifts—this project developed two distinct pollinator species adapted to temperatures ranging from 10 to 40C to maintain consistent pollination.
Based on available project data, specific pricing and cost structures are not disclosed in the provided report.
Yes, the project focused on scaling up rearing operations to an industrial level, including the mechanization of pupae sorting and packing.
The project introduces two branded products, GOLDFLY® and QUEENFLY®, indicating proprietary commercial names for these managed pollinator solutions.
The project developed complementary devices, specifically hooks and platforms, to improve the practicality of implementing hoverflies in the field.
The project period runs from 2023-06-01 to 2025-05-31, focusing on transitioning the solution from research to industrial readiness.
The project is led by a single Spanish SME, POLYFLY SL, which represents 100% of the consortium. This structure indicates a highly focused, industry-driven approach where the company is directly translating its own R&D into a commercial product without the overhead of academic partners.
Contact POLYFLY SL in Spain for commercial inquiries regarding GOLDFLY and QUEENFLY.
Contact us to explore how managed hoverfly pollination can secure your crop yields.
