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This update of our April 2022 blog article announcing OMRI organic certification includes an overview of all the organic options for vineyards fighting vine mealybug.
Suterra offers two options for vine mealybug (VMB) control in organic vineyards: Celada VMB, a year-long vapor dispenser and CheckMate VMB-O, an organic formulation of our popular CheckMate VMB-F sprayable pheromone.
The Celada dispenser is listed as an approved material for organic production with both the EPA's National Organic Program (NOP) and OMRI. CheckMate VMB-O is approved for organic production by the EPA's NOP and is permissible for organic growers who use CCOF as their certifier.
While many certifiers accept the EPA's NOP designation, growers who do not use CCOF should check with their certifier before applying CheckMate VMB-O to organic production.
"With the increasing popularity of organic produce and wine among consumers, many agricultural producers are looking for ways to meet the demand for organic grapes grown in the USA," says Lauren Simpson, Suterra Product Manager. "As more vineyards choose to embrace organic, certified sustainable, and biodynamic farming, more viticulturists are reaching out to Suterra for products that meet those rigorous standards. By listening to our grower customers, we are able to offer products that work in all of these systems."
Suterra's mating disruption products release species-specific sex pheromones into the environment, making it difficult for males to locate and mate with females. The result is lower pest populations and reduced damage to crops, higher yields and better quality crops for growers.
These products are also ideal for zero-residue farming. They are safe for beneficial insects and pollinators, and do not leech into soil or groundwater.
Organic growers can find all of Suterra's organic product offerings at https://www.suterra.com/
The Suterra team of experts is always happy to help. If you have questions about mating disruption, contact your local Suterra field representative or send us a message online using our contact form here.