Vine Mealybug prevention starts with Isomate VMB

One application impacts Vine Mealybug mating all season long. For use in raisin, table, and wine grapes.

Target Pests
✓ Vine Mealybug (Planococcus ficus)


Key Benefits
 ✓ Season-long mating disruption
✓ Increases yields and vine health
✓ Flexible application rate to address your Vine Mealybug pressure
✓ Secure twist-tie application
✓ Backed by extensive research


Technical Specifications
· 120-200 dispensers/acre application rate
· Available in CA & OR

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"The twist-tie is my favorite pheromone dispenser. It’s easy to handle."

– UC Researcher

Research shows

Isomate VMB pheromone maintains consistent release rates from bud break through harvest.

VMB grape infestations are reduced compared to a grower standard program alone.

VMB flight comparison April–December: Isomate near zero, Grower Standard peaks in June and November.

Flight activity

2019 grape infestation comparison: Isomate VMB about 3 infested clusters vs Grower Standard about 7.

Grape infestation

Options for Deploying Isomate VMB

Isomate VMB can be deployed on trellis-trained and head-trained vines.

No complicated application. Just twist it on and go.

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Please check with your PCA or Pacific Biocontrol Technical Sales Rep for specifics regarding your farm.

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Pheromone Dispenser Placement

  • Close-up of grapevine with Isomate dispenser attached to trellis in vineyard, early growing season.

    Deploy once, protect all season

    Secure Application: Twist or wrap—it holds fast through mechanical harvest.

    Consistent release: Uniform coverage throughout the season

    Flexible rate: 120-200 dispensers per acre

  • Vineyard rows at sunset showing healthy vines, representing pheromone quality and proven field performance.

    Uncompromising quality you can count on

    Proprietary pheromone manufacturing: 40+ years of refinement

    Rigorous quality control: Every gram delivers proven performance

    Research-validated: Backed by extensive university or independent research

  • Field expert inspecting grapevine leaves and dispenser, demonstrating hands-on grower support.

    Expert support throughout your season

    Custom deployment mapping for your specific blocks

    Field evaluations and demonstrations

    Technical support when you need it - same-day response is our goal

Wondering if Isomate is right for your pest pressure?

Our entomologists can assess your situation and design a customized approach.
Pick up the phone – real expertise is just a call away.

  • Glenn Thayer

    Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, Hawaii, and British Columbia

    (509) 961-3024

    gthayer@pacificbiocontrol.com

    Glenn has been with Pacific Biocontrol since 1997 and has an MS degree in entomology. He has 18 years of education and 25+ years of research and field experience.

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  • Jeannine Lowrimore

    Northern California

    (209) 603-9244

    jlowrimore@pacificbiocontrol.com

    Jeannine was hired in 2014 and has 15+ years of experience with tree crop management and codling moth mating disruption. She has a B.S. in Entomology and maintains her PCA license. She previously worked for the UCCE San Joaquin Farm Advisor’s office.

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  • Joseph Devencenzi

    Central & Southern California

    (209) 642-0136

    jdevencenzi@pacificbiocontrol.com

    Joe has worked for Pacific Biocontrol since 2020. He has worked in the field with 12+ years of experience in fruit and nut production in addition to Wine Grapes. He has a B.S. in Agricultural Business with a concentration in Sustainable Agriculture.

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