Impact of Grapevine Leafroll Viruses and Cost of Replanting Vineyards
VMB-F eBook Preview: The Backbone In The Fight Against Vine Mealybug
Are vine mealybugs wreaking havoc on your vineyard, posing a formidable threat to your crop yield? Fear not, Suterra has released an exclusive eBook guide to aid you in vine..
Parasitoid wasp releases in vineyards and cole crops
Want to learn more about how people are optimizing the use of beneficial insects in their vineyards or fields? Read this article for information on parasitoid wasps, other..
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..
Eye on Ag: Suterra Protects Central Valley Crops
In this episode of Eye on Ag, we explore how Suterra, a leading agricultural company, is helping to protect Central Valley crops. Through the innovative use of mating disruption,..
The Science of Microencapsulated Pheromone Technology
This article was updated May 2025. Mating disruption has significantly improved the effectiveness of Integrated Pest Management programs in multiple crop systems. Among the..
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
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.
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..