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Mating Disruption for California Red Scale

    Celada CRS

    Suterra
    Another option for year-long, zero-residue control of California red scale

    Suterra's team of chemists, engineers, and materials scientists have designed the cutting-edge Celada CRS vapor dispenser for maximum performance and longevity, controlling California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii).

    Celada CRS is another option for year-long, zero-residue control of California red scale. It hangs fast and holds tight. Its unique technology delivers stable, continuous pheromone release with measurable emission and target pest control for a full calendar year.

    With the effective, reliable release of high-quality active ingredient per dispenser, Celada CRS prevents mating. This reduces population and the damage of the pest.

    Compatible with all Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools, growers who have switched to Celada CRS appreciate the ease and reliability of this “one and done” year-long hanging product. Celada CRS is a proven and sustainable solution to fight California red scale.

    Why Growers Choose Celada CRS Dispenser

    • Efficacious control of California red scale
    • 365 days of protection
    • Reduces damage by 90% or more
    • No activation required, just clip in place
    • Compatible with all IPM tools
    • Does not harm beneficial insects or pollinators
    • Resilient in all weather conditions and farm operations
    • Authorized for organic production

    Application Rate

    160 per acre

    Item #

    18075

    Available In

    CA

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    Damage Reduction

    Celada CRS dispensers used as the foundation of a comprehensive IPM program can cut California red scale damage by 90% or more.

    % Citrus Damage

    Trap Inhibition

    Celada CRS dispensers hinder males' ability to find pheromone traps compared with areas treated with grower-standard practices.

    Non Mating Disruption Reference | Celada CRS

    CRS Trap Captures

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    Deployment Guide

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    California Red Scale

    (Aonidiella aurantii)

    Citrus Crops

    Monitor mating disruption using scale pest traps baited with a Suterra CRS septa lure

    Hang traps early in the season

    One set of traps per 5-20 acres; at least 2 traps per block

    Check traps weekly, replacing lures monthly

    Replace traps as needed to ensure stickiness

    Look for CRS on twigs and fruit after each generation

    Visible fruit damage usually occurs in late summer and early autumn

    California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii) causes downgraded and rejected fruit at the packinghouse in addition to defoliation and yield loss in the field due to high populations.

    Monitoring Guide

    CRS Monitoring Guide

    Identification of California Red Scale

    (Aonidiella aurantii)

    CRS Pest Illustration

    Resources

    Oranges in orange grove

    Effective Monitoring and Control of California Red Scale in Citrus Groves

    Apr 25, 2024 9:15:00 AM

    With March approaching soon, and temperatures on the rise, citrus growers should begin monitoring their fields for California red scale (Aonidiella...

    The Science of Suterra's Dispenser Technologies for Mating Disruption

    The Science of Suterra's Dispenser Technologies for Mating Disruption

    Apr 19, 2024 1:45:00 AM

    It is widely accepted within the agricultural industry that mating disruption is an effective and valuable Integrated Pest Management tactic. Whether...

    Best Practices for Monitoring California Red Scale

    Best Practices for Monitoring California Red Scale

    Jan 29, 2021 5:30:00 AM

    With spring approaching, the citrus industry in California will soon begin monitoring for California Red Scale. Now is a great time to review best...

    Orange infested with California red scale.

    Protecting Your Citrus Crop from California Red Scale

    Jan 14, 2022 1:25:19 PM

    California red scale (CRS) is a tiny, strange-looking insect pest that can cause significant damage to citrus. CRS has developed resistance to...

    Citrus Growers See First Flight of California Red Scale

    Citrus Growers See First Flight of California Red Scale

    Mar 29, 2021 3:31:16 PM

    You may have observed small numbers of California Red Scale males in pheromone traps ahead of the first flight ( defined as two consecutive weeks of...

    Solutions for California Red Scale

    Suterra offers multiple mating disruption solutions for California Red Scale control, including the classic CheckMate CRS dispenser, the world's first mating disruption product for this economically damaging pest.

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