Suterra's CheckMate® Puffer® CM-OFM Pro Achieves OMRI Organic Certification

BEND, Ore. - Feb. 11, 2025 - PRLog -- Suterra, the global leader in sustainable pest management, proudly announced today that their dual-purpose aerosol formulation, CheckMate® Puffer® CM-OFM Pro, received Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) certification. This certification confirms the product's compliance with organic standards, providing organic growers who trust the product's powerful, season-long control of codling moth (CM) and Oriental fruit moth (OFM) with efficient and streamlined organic material review compliance.

While the product has always carried the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Organic Program (NOP) status, which is suitable for organic production, the OMRI certification provides greater convenience for organic growers and agronomists specializing in crop protection programs.

Designed to protect apples, pears, and other crops where CM and OFM are present, CheckMate® Puffer® CM-OFM Pro has earned long-standing trust for sustainable pest control in regions battling both damaging pests. The certification covers Suterra's existing proprietary aerosol release formulation, which delivers precise, consistent amounts of CM and OFM pheromones in orchards. This disrupts the mating cycle of these pests, reducing populations and preventing crop damage.

"OMRI certification creates convenience and ease for organic producers," said Haydn Lenz, Technical Field Representative at Suterra. "Now, it ensures they have less regulatory burdens when accessing an effective, season-long solution for reducing pest damage and increasing yields."

CheckMate® Puffer® CM-OFM Pro is compatible with all Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, making it an essential tool for growers aiming to enhance sustainability in their operations. The product's enhanced aerosolization profile ensures better canopy penetration, maximizing its efficacy without compromising environmental integrity.

Additionally, with OMRI certification, the Puffer® CM-OFM Pro joins Suterra's large portfolio of organic-certified products, enabling growers to implement more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. As the demand for organic produce continues to grow, this certification provides growers with convenient regulatory approval for a trusted tool that aligns with organic farming standards, helping them meet market demands while maintaining the health of their crops and the environment.

Suterra's CheckMate® Puffer® CM-OFM Pro is available in the following states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin. For a complete list of Suterra's organic crop protection products, visit https://www.suterra.com/products/organic or email customercare@suterra.com.

About Suterra

Grower-owned by The Wonderful Company, Suterra is part of one of the world's largest agricultural companies and the global leader in pheromone pest control products. Leveraging 40 years of innovation, Suterra produces hundreds of products used in growing regions across six continents.

Suterra's state-of-the-art facility in Bend, Oregon, integrates all aspects of the business under one roof: research and development, large-scale pheromone synthesis, product engineering, and manufacturing. Suterra's pest control solutions come in several forms, including proprietary aerosol emitters, sprayable formulations, membrane dispensers, and specialized monitoring lures.

For additional information about Suterra, visit www.suterra.com or follow Suterra on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/suterra-llc/posts/?feedView=all).

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