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Mating Disruption for California Red Scale

CheckMate® CRS

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

CheckMate® CRS is Suterra’s season-long mating disruption dispenser solution for control of California red scale (CRS) in citrus and other crops where CRS is present.

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.

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 season-long solution
  • 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

17359 CRS Dispenser
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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

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Identification of California Red Scale

(Aonidiella aurantii)

CRS Pest Illustration

Resources

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...

California Red Scale 4th Flight Update

California Red Scale 4th Flight Update

Sep 24, 2020 2:43:33 PM

In the Central Valley of California, depending on location, the fourth flight of California Red Scale Aonidiella aurantii in citrus would have...

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...

Eye on Ag: Suterra Protects Central Valley Crops

Eye on Ag: Suterra Protects Central Valley Crops

Apr 17, 2023 11:49:45 AM

In this episode of Eye on Ag, we explore how Suterra, a leading agricultural company, is helping to protect Central Valley crops. Through the...

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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