Valent U.S.A. Sustainability Product Guide Book

| Citrus, Olives, Tropical and Subtropical Fruits |

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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