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Vine Mealybug and CheckMate® VMB-F Mating Disruption

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Impact of Grapevine Leafroll Viruses and Cost of Replanting Vineyards

Vine mealybug can have devastating impacts on vineyards not because of the impact of their feeding on vines and the production of waste, but because they are a vector for..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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