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Vine mealybug can destroy generations of success. Control your legacy with  Celada™ VMB and CheckMate® VMB-F & VMB-O. With over 10 years of proven results, Suterra’s long-acting pheromones are the backbone in the fight against vine mealybug.

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Mating Disruption for Vine Mealybug

Utilizing mating disruption for Vine Mealybug control has never been easier. CheckMate® VMB-F, CheckMate® VMB-O and Celada™ VMB give you the damage protection you need and the deployment options to fit your IPM program.

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Celada™ VMB

Suterra's team of chemists, engineers, and materials scientists have designed the cutting-edge Celada™ VMB 180 vapor dispenser for year-long control of vine mealybug (VMB).
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CheckMate® VMB-F

The world’s first and only sprayable option for VMB control, this product disrupts mating for 30 days and easily fits into growers’ existing integrated pest management (IPM) program.
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CheckMate® VMB-O

Now available in an EPA National Organic Program formulation, delivering the same reliable control for organic vineyards.
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Why Leading Growers Choose Suterra

  • Apply once per season with Celada™ VMB or as needed with sprayable CheckMate® VMB-F & VMB-O
  • Perfect IPM partner to significantly reduce damage
  • Does not harm beneficial insects
  • Made in the USA by grower-owned Suterra

Looking for even more information?

Check out these popular vine mealybug articles from Suterra's technical team.

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The Symbiotic Relationship Between Mealybugs and Ants: A Threat to California Vineyards

Jan 6, 2025 6:00:00 AM

The symbiotic relationship between ants and mealybugs significantly impacts vineyard health across California, creating complex challenges for...

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The Science of Microencapsulated Pheromone Technology

Apr 17, 2023 10:37:55 AM

This article was updated May 2025. Mating disruption has significantly improved the effectiveness of Integrated Pest Management programs in multiple...

VMB-F eBook Download

Learn valuable insights and practical tips to effectively manage vine mealybug in your vineyard with this free eBook.

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