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The Standard for Scale Control Esteem® 0.86 EC Insect Growth Regulator is the standard for scale control because only Esteem gives outstanding, long-lasting protection that is super selective and soft on beneficial insects. Long-lasting —one well-timed and proper application gives season-long control (always ensure adequate water volume and application speed/coverage) Controls Scale —including California red, brown soft scale, San Jose scale, black scale and Lecanium scale Soft Chemistry — Esteem has minimal impact on pollinators and beneficial insects and mites and a short REI gives grower quick access to groves and orchards
California Red Scale Life Cycle
2nd instar female
2nd molt female
3rd instar female
gravid female
1st instar
reproducing female
white cap
crawler
1st molt
2nd instar male
prepupal male
pupa male
adult male
Esteem Breaks the Scale Life Cycle
Esteem works by affecting all life stages of scale. Esteem inhibits the development of early stages. Plus, Esteem disrupts the reproduction cycle by sterilizing adults.
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