On Monday, May 4, 2026, the second meeting of the HRZZ project IP-2022-10-9643, titled “Novel approach to olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae, Rossi) monitoring and/or control using volatile compounds produced by brewing by-product – BeerBy-4-OliveFly,” was held at the Institute for Adriatic Crops in Split. The meeting was attended by Dr. Frank Zalom from the University of California, Davis (USA), along with project associates from the Institute and the project leader dr. Elda Vitanović. The session commenced at 11:00 AM, chaired by the project leader, Dr. Vitanović, who updated the team members on the results achieved, objectives met, completed trainings, and dissemination activities, as well as future research and measurable outcomes. Dr. Vitanović placed particular emphasis on the activities, results, goals, and procurement realized during the first two years of investigation (December 30, 2023 – December 29, 2025). During the meeting, participants also discussed results from laboratory and field trials regarding the efficacy of two modified WBYs in attracting the olive fruit fly, as well as the selection of volatile compound blends for further study.

On the second working day, May 5, 2026, Dr. Frank Zalom, Dr. Qaiser Javed, assistant Luka Čotić, and the project leader held a meeting to discuss research results and the strategic plan for publishing high-impact scientific papers.