Natural Pollination with hoverflies

We provide innovative pollination services using specially bred hoverflies to maximize your crop yield while promoting biodiversity.

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Queenfly natural pollination in strawberry fields

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Goldfly natural pollination in field conditions

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At Polyfly, we produce several species of hoverflies

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At Polyfly, we produce several species of hoverflies

Hoverflies are the second largest group of pollinators in the world, after hymenopterans (bees and bumblebees).

Case study

Avocado

Cross-pollination

Seed crops

Upcoming events

Polyfly will be participating in SIVAL 2026

With over 700 exhibitors and 25,000 trade visitors, SIVAL will be held in Angers on 13, 14 and 15 January 2026.

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Pollination with hoverflies

Our hoverflies optimize pollination across a wide variety of crops thanks to their versatility, high efficiency in pollen transfer, and their ability to visit hundreds of flowers each day in diverse environments.

Mango

Brassicas

Almond

Strawberries

We specialize in cross-pollination applied to seed production and in commercial crops such as berries, fruit trees, subtropical, horticultural, and ornamental plants, among others.

More crops

Hoverfly anatomical diagram with labeled features

Sustained flight and frequent visits

Hairy bodies of various sizes

Attraction to yellow, white, yellow-green, blue, and violet colors

No stinger, does not sting, completely harmless

Syriphid

Advantages

✓ Very effective cross-pollination agent.
✓ Low floral discrimination. Frequent visits to a wide variety of flowers.
✓ Hoverflies remain active and efficient even under adverse weather conditions such as high or low temperatures, wind, or cloud cover.
✓ Large and hairy body. High pollen load.
✓ Adaptable and resilient. Works well indoors and outdoors.
✓ Harmless and easy to use. Does not sting, not aggressive, free of pathogens. Compatible with other pollinators and beneficial insects.

News & Events

Learn with us all about hoverflies.

Polyfly hoverflies, a new step in the history of natural pollination

The history of agriculture is closely linked to that of pollinators. For thousands of years, honey bees (Apis mellifera) and other insects that provide ecosystem services have been essential allies of humankind. Initially, their activity was entirely wild. Later, it led to the development of organized beekeeping, already documented in Ancient Egypt. For centuries, in […]

Polyfly wins the SIVAL Silver Medal 2026 for pollination

At Polyfly, we are very proud to have been awarded the SIVAL d’Argent 2026, one of the most prestigious innovation awards in the European agricultural sector. This distinction, granted within the framework of the SIVAL Innovation Contest, recognises solutions that deliver proven and tangible advances for specialised crop production. The jury recognised the value of […]

Polyfly on the BBC: Innovation in Natural Pollination with Hoverflies

At Polyfly, we took part in the BBC CrowdScience program to share how we rear hoverflies on a large scale at our facilities in Almería, Spain. These natural pollinators help improve the productivity and sustainability of crops such as avocado, supporting farmers around the world in producing more with fewer resources.

POLYFLY, runner-up at Euroseeds 2025 with its innovative hoverfly pollination solution

POLYFLY has secured second place at the InnovAction Stage awards, a congress that recognizes proposals with the greatest potential to transform the European seed industry. This recognition places us among the year’s most outstanding technological initiatives and reinforces our commitment to science-based innovation, aimed at improving productivity and sustainability in pollination for seed production. The […]

Boosting Cross-Pollination for seed production

Pollination is a key pillar in ensuring the sustainable production of food and seeds. In response to the global pollinator crisis, Polyfly stands out as a pioneering company offering a natural, effective, and scientifically validated solution based on hoverflies. Polyfly has revolutionized controlled pollination by becoming the first company in the world to domesticate and […]

Benefits of using Polyfly’s hoverflies

At Polyfly, we produce several hoverfly species and currently commercialize two from the Eristalinae subfamily—generalist pollinators highly effective across a wide range of crops: QUEENFLY® (Eristalis tenax) Ideal for temperate, cold, and cloudy climates. Active at low temperatures (between 10 °C and 30 °C), where bees and bumblebees reduce their activity. Excellent choice for spring and autumn […]

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