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Suterra Aids in Lodi Area-Wide Vine Mealybug Biocontrol Demonstration in Grapes
Suterra’s CheckMate® mating disruption products for vine mealybug were used in a collaborative Integrated Pest Management demonstration project funded by Sustainable Agriculture..
Vine Mealybug Season Tips: When to apply mealybug treatment?
Want advice on when to deploy mating disruption for vine mealybug and which of our platforms is best for you? Our technical team has several season tips that can help you optimize..
Ants and Their Symbiotic Relationship with Vine Mealybug
Ants and mealybugs share a complex, symbiotic relationship- and this relationship can have consequences for your vineyard. Do you know why ant control can be important to your..
VMB-XL Field Release Rate Studies Demonstrate Effectiveness
CheckMate® VMB-XL is the longest-lasting mating disruption dispenser for control of vine mealybug in grapevines. The product uses Suterra's proprietary release technology for..
CheckMate® VMB-XL Listed With OMRI For Use In Organic Agriculture
BEND, Ore. - April 25, 2022 - PRLog -- Suterra, the global leader in sustainable pheromone pest control, announces that CheckMate® VMB-XL is now listed with OMRI (the Organic..
Vine Mealybug vs. Grape Mealybug Identification
Grape growers on the West Coast have become familiar with the rising threat of vine mealybug in recent years. The insect is particularly concerning for growers as it can spread..
Identifying Vine Mealybug in California Vineyards
Vine mealybug can cause permanent damage to vineyards if left unchecked, yet can be easily misidentified with several similar pests. Learn about mealybugs and how to distinguish..
2020 Wildfires scorched California vineyards- but growers can rise from the ashes
2020 was a difficult year for people of all vocations. Unfortunately, California wine growers faced unique stressors last year. They not only had to deal with the economic fallout..
The Effort to Battle Vine Mealybug in Lodi, California
At LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, a combination of pesticides, community collaboration, and Suterra’s pheromone mating disruption products provide an integrated pest..