Trichogramma Application with Agricultural Drones

Trichogramma application is a biological plant protection method against pests, a way to improve soil quality, and a means of stimulating crop development and growth. Trichogramma is most commonly used to control the European corn borer, which poses a serious threat to corn crops.

Agricultural drone applying trichogramma over a field
  • 50+

    crews across Ukraine

  • 200+

    farms work with us

  • 185 000 ha

    treated last season

  • 7 000 ha

    seed-crop areas treated

How agricultural drones improve trichogramma application efficiency

Agricultural drones provide the most precise and uniform distribution of trichogramma across the entire field area, increasing the effectiveness of biological pest control. With no contact with the crop, they do not damage plants or leave wheel tracks, enabling work even at late crop development stages or on waterlogged areas.

The high productivity of agricultural drones allows application to be completed promptly during critical windows when pest activity is at its peak. Precise bio-material dosing, minimal mechanical impact on the crop, and the ability to operate without deploying large amounts of equipment and personnel help preserve trichogramma's biological effectiveness, reduce chemical insecticide use, and optimize farm costs.

Agricultural drones effectively apply:

  • Herbicides
  • Fungicides
  • Insecticides
  • Desiccants
  • Micronutrients

DJI Agras T100 vs ground equipment

Savings with agricultural drone application

Comparison of costs, productivity, and operational benefits on 1,000 ha. Calculations are based on March 2026 prices and average equipment performance indicators.

Solution rate per 1 ha

Water consumption, L/ha

−95% water

DJI Agras T100

10 L/ha

Water for 1,000 ha10 000 L
Cost (0.28 UAH/L)2 800 UAH

Self-propelled

200 L/ha

Water for 1,000 ha200 000 L
Cost (0.28 UAH/L)56 000 UAH

Trailed

200 L/ha

Water for 1,000 ha10 000 L
Cost (0.28 UAH/L)56 000 UAH

Savings:

53 200 UAH

DJI Agras T100 productivity


Treating 1,000 ha (hours)

T100

~83

Self-propelled

~200

Trailed

~250

Solution refills for 1,000 ha (10 L/ha)

T100 (100 L tank)

100

Self-propelled (3,000 L)

~33

DJI Agras T100 advantages over ground equipment


  • 3-in-1: spray + spread + lift

    100 L tank, 150 L/100 kg spreader, cargo mode up to 100 kg.

  • No soil compaction

    Tractors destroy soil structure — wheel tracks mean 5–15% yield losses.

  • 9-minute charging

    Ultra-fast battery charging — minimal downtime between flights.

  • Any terrain

    Slopes, waterlogged fields, areas without roads — no problem.

  • Night operations

    Treatment at any time of day — critical growth stages are never missed.

  • Zero CO₂ emissions

    Fully electric. A diesel tractor produces hundreds of kg of CO₂ per season.

Proven plant protection solutions

We work with effective products that have demonstrated consistent results in real field conditions.

  • Fungicides

    • Абсолют
    • Аксанто
    • Амістар
  • Insecticides

    • Вантакор
    • Емірид Про
    • Канонір Дуо
  • Herbicides

    • Геліантекс
    • Експрес Голд
    • Пантера
  • Desiccants

    • Альфа-дикват
    • Десикант Макс
    • Галант
  • Micronutrients / Boron

    • Defenda Бор
    • Гуміфілд Бор
    • Вітамін Бор
  • Proven in practice

    We test products in real field conditions and select only those solutions that deliver consistent results when working with agricultural drones.

AGRONIX case studies

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  • Максим

    I had the opportunity to gain my first experience working with agricultural drones from Mykola and Ivan. By the end of the season we were already flying — everything went quite well, so I want to continue going forward.

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  • Юра

    About technology, numbers, and decisions that turn agriculture into a tech-driven business. Full automation of agribusiness is already here.

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  • Вадим

    I am a self-propelled sprayer operator, and now I am taking courses to operate a drone. It is a promising profession, and I think it will be very useful in the future.

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AGRONIX — a service agrotechnology company

We help you work effectively with DJI agricultural drones — we sell equipment, train pilots, provide service and carry out field operations. A comprehensive approach instead of separate services.

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  • DJI agricultural drone
    models sold

    150+
  • Professional agricultural
    drone pilots trained

    200+
  • Treated by agricultural drones
    in 2021–2025

    185thousandha
  • AGRONIXA growing team
    of professionals
    50+*

*we are always happy to welcome new professionals to the team.

We work with the best

Agri holdings, manufacturers and agricultural companies trust us, because we focus on results.

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FAQ

Answers to common questions about trichogramma application with agricultural drones: timing, crops, weather conditions, and benefits for your farm.

The optimal application time depends on the pest's development stage and the crop. Trichogramma is most commonly applied during the flight and egg-laying period of the European corn borer, so the parasite can destroy the pest before larvae emerge.

Trichogramma is most commonly used on corn crops to control the European corn borer. Biological protection can also be applied to other crops depending on the pests present and the cultivation technology used.

Yes. Agricultural drones are not dependent on soil conditions and can operate on waterlogged areas where ground equipment is difficult to use or impossible to deploy.

An agricultural drone provides uniform distribution of bio-material across the entire field area without damaging the crop. This enables rapid application within the required timeframes and creates better conditions for trichogramma to work effectively.

Productivity depends on field configuration, weather conditions, and the number of crews deployed. With its own fleet of agricultural drones, AGRONIX can promptly carry out application across large areas within tight agrotechnical windows.

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