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

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.

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How to use Polyfly hoverflies

At Polyfly, we supply our hoverflies QUEENFLY® (Eristalis tenax) and GOLDFLY® (Eristalinus aeneus) in pupa form, ready for release in the field. Available formats include: XS: 50 or 100 pupae. S: 100 or 200 pupae. M: 500 or 1,000 pupae. L: 2,500 or 5,000 pupae. XL: 7,500 or 15,000 pupae. All formats are delivered in […]

What are hoverflies?

Hoverflies are dipteran insects belonging to the family Syrphidae, commonly known as “flower flies.” They are the second-largest group of pollinators in the world, after hymenopterans (bees and bumblebees), and play an essential role in both agricultural and natural ecosystems. Ecosystem Services Provided by Hoverflies Hoverflies deliver key ecosystem services that benefit both agriculture and […]

Pollination in open field crops

Polyfly hoverflies have also proven to be effective pollinators in open-field agriculture, offering a sustainable solution for extensive farming systems. Ongoing initiatives and trials in regions such as Australia and New Zealand aim to establish hoverflies as alternative pollinators in field crops, particularly in areas where: There is a chronic pollination deficit. The availability of […]

Environments where Polyfly hoverflies are effective

Hoverflies have proven to be highly effective pollinators across a wide range of environments and climatic conditions. Thanks to their adaptability, our species QUEENFLY® (Eristalis tenax) and GOLDFLY® (Eristalinus aeneus) offer versatile solutions for different agricultural production systems. Effectiveness of Polyfly Hoverflies in Protected Crops Strategic Advantages for Modern Agriculture Versatile and reliable solution for […]

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 […]

Polyfly’s internationalisation

At Polyfly, we aspire to become the global benchmark in natural and sustainable alternative pollinators based on hoverflies. Thanks to our pioneering leadership —we were the first company in the world to research, produce, and commercialize hoverflies as managed natural pollinators—, we operate the world’s first industrial facility dedicated exclusively to the mass rearing of […]

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