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Mating Disruption for California Red Scale

CheckMate® CRS

Suterra
The only year-long, zero-residue solution for California red scale control

CheckMate® CRS is Suterra’s sustainable and highly effective mating disruption dispenser for control of California red scale (CRS) in citrus and other crops where CRS is present.

The product lasts a full calendar year, giving you peace of mind that your crop is fully and consistently protected.

This product utilizes Suterra’s proprietary technology for continuous release throughout the season. Easy to deploy, the dispensers penetrate inside the canopy and are compatible with all integrated pest management (IPM) tools. This product is suitable for organic production and OMRI listed. Click the OMRI logo below to download the current OMRI certificate.

Why Growers Choose CheckMate® CRS Dispenser

  • Efficacious control of California red scale
  • Reduces pest populations
  • Fights development of insecticide resistance
  • Easy-to-deploy proprietary pheromonerelease technology
  • One application offers a full calendar year of mating disruption
  • Compatible with all IPM tools
  • Authorized for organic production
  • Does not harm beneficial insects

Application Rate

180 per acre

Item #

17359

Available In

AZ, CA, HI, TX

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Damage Reduction

The addition of CheckMate® CRS dispensers into a comprehensive IPM program cuts California red scale damage by up to 95%.

% Citrus Damage

Trap Inhibition

CheckMate® CRS dispensers hinders the ability of males to find pheromone traps as compared to areas treated with grower standard practices.

Non Mating Disruption Reference | CheckMate® CRS

CRS Trap Captures

Datasheet

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Safety Datasheet

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Label

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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 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 spring almost here, it’s a great idea for citrus growers to monitor their fields for California red scale, if they haven’t already. Need a quick...

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...

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...

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

Utilizing mating disruption for California Red Scale control is simple and effective. CheckMate® CRS dispensers give you the ability to reduce damage caused by California Red Scale.

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