Labor-saving aerosol pheromone solution for codling moth control
Puffer® CM-O Pro
Puffer® CM-O Pro is Suterra's optimized aerosol formulation for codling moth mating disruption. This proprietary formulation, made in the USA, offers the world's highest quality pheromone. The patented emitter results in enhanced aerosolization of the pheromone creating a spray that better penetrates targeted areas of the canopy and orchard.
- Pre-programmed for time zone and pest
- Specially designed to prevent phytotoxicity
- Sensor suppresses emission at low temperatures, allowing growers to hang earlier in the season--whenever it's convenient
- Sealed, waterproof design
- Reliable batteries made with heat-shielding material developed for NASA
- Available in three different sizes optimized for the duration of your growing season:
- Micro for colder climates like the Pacific Northwest
- Standard for temperate climates
- Extended for hotter climates
Where to buy our products
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Pest
Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella)
Crops
Apples, pears, walnuts, pome fruits, and any crop where codling moth is a pest
Specifications
Typical Application Rate
1 per acre
Item #
Micro: 18604
Standard: 17428
Extended: 17427
Available In
CA, CO, ID, MI, NY, OR, PA, WA, WI
Monitoring
Monitoring
Monitor mating disruption using large delta traps with Suterra's CM BioLure®
Monitor overall populations in separate traps with Suterra's Combo CM BioLure®
Hang traps early in the season
At least 1 trap per 15-20 acres; minimum 2 traps per block
Check traps weekly, replacing lures every other month
Replace trap liner as needed to ensure stickiness
Damage
Codling moth larvae feed on the fruit and nut of the tree causing yield losses.
Why Growers Choose Puffer® CM-O Pro
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Labor savings from fast, easy deployment
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Hang once for long-lasting protection
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Consistent and precise release throughout the orchard
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Fights development of insecticide resistance
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Dramatically reduces pest damage
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OMRI listed and authorized for organic production
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Does not harm beneficial insects
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No pre-harvest interval or MRL
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Free Puffer® recycling through Clean Orchard Promise™
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Available in multiple sizes optimized for various climates
Damage Reduction
The addition of Puffer® CM-O Pro into a comprehensive IPM program cuts codling moth damage by 50% or more
% Crop Damage
Trap Inhibition
Puffer® CM-O Pro hinders the ability of males to find pheromone traps as compared to areas treated without mating disruption.
No Mating Disruption vs. Puffer® CM-O Pro
CM Trap Captures
Resources
Solutions for Codling Moth
Any farming operation can reduce damage and control codling moth populations with Suterra mating disruption. Our full suite of products is tailored to any labor, budget, or climate constraint. Explore all the options to fit your IPM program including sprayable pheromones, hand-applied vapor dispensers, and combination pest aerosol emitters.