Mating Disruption for Vine Mealybug
CheckMate® VMB-XL
CheckMate® VMB-XL is Suterra’s long-lasting mating disruption dispenser for control of Vine Mealybug (VMB) in grapevines.
This product utilizes Suterra’s proprietary release technology for continuous release throughout the vineyard. The ergonomically friendly design of CheckMate® VMB-XL makes it fast for workers to deploy. Made with the highest quality pheromone, VMB-XL is the longest lasting dispenser on the market.
Compatible with all Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools, growers appreciate the ease and reliability of this “one and done” hanging product. CheckMate® VMB-XL is the trusted and proven solution to reduce damage caused by vine mealybug.
Why Growers Choose CheckMate® VMB-XL
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Reduces VMB populations and damage
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Fights development of insecticide resistance
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Easy-to-deploy proprietary pheromone release technology
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One application offers a long-lasting solution; can be used over-winter
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Compatible with all IPM tools
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Can be used together with CheckMate® VMB-F
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Authorized for organic production
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Does not harm beneficial insects
Application Rate
250 per acre
Item #
17305
Available In
CA, VA
Damage Reduction
The addition of CheckMate® VMB-XL into a comprehensive IPM program cuts Vine mealybug damage by up to 75%.
% Grape Damage
Trap Inhibition
CheckMate® VMB-XL hinders the ability of males to find pheromone traps as compared to areas treated with grower standard practices.
Non Mating Disruption Reference | CheckMate® VMB-XL
VMB Trap Captures
Vine Mealybug
(Planococcus ficus)
Wine grapes, table grapes, and raisin grapes
Look throughout your vineyard for honeydew and ant activity on vines
Monitor mating disruption using small paper delta traps with Suterra VMB septa lures
Hang traps in March to detect early activity
One trap per 10-20 acres; at least 2 traps per block
Check traps a minimum of once every 2 weeks, replacing lures monthly
Vine mealybug decreases vine vigor and causes defoliation and grape cluster damage. Treating VMB can reduce the spread of leafroll virus. Impacts of VMB infestation include sooty mold damage on grapes and resulting in quality loss and unmarketable fruit.
Identification of Vine Mealybug
(Planococcus ficus)

Resources
Identifying Vine Mealybug in California Vineyards
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Vine Mealybug vs. Grape Mealybug Identification
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Grape growers on the West Coast have become familiar with the rising threat of vine mealybug in recent years. The insect is particularly concerning...

Trapping and Monitoring for Vine Mealybug in California Grapes
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Solutions for Vine Mealybug
Utilizing mating disruption for Vine Mealybug control has never been easier. CheckMate® VMB-F and CheckMate® VMB-XL give you the damage protection you need and the deployment options to fit your IPM program.