Mating Disruption for California Red Scale
CheckMate® CRS
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
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Efficacious control of California red scale
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Reduces pest populations
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Fights development of insecticide resistance
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Easy-to-deploy proprietary pheromonerelease technology
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One application offers a full calendar year of mating disruption
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Compatible with all IPM tools
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Authorized for organic production
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Does not harm beneficial insects
Application Rate
180 per acre
Item #
17359
Available In
AZ, CA, HI, TX
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
Deployment Guide
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
Identification of California Red Scale
(Aonidiella aurantii)
Resources
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.