M3 Agriculture Technologies
Sterile Insect Release: A Sustainable Codling Moth Solution
Protect & Maximize Your Orchard’s Yield
Drone-Delivered Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) suppresses codling moth populations ensuring a healthier, more profitable harvest—completely turn-key with no extra labor, tractors, or specialized equipment required. SIT has been integral to managing codling moth in Canada for over 30 years and is compatible with the existing tools used in U.S. based production.
Shocking Results
“We were really shocked. The first year we saw real good results. We still had some stings that first year with it. Since then, we have really been very clean. This year, I might have seen a couple stings all season in 125 acres.”
Denny Hayden, Hayden Farms, Pasco
Eco-Friendly Protection
Reduce chemical sprays and safeguard your crop—no compromises on sustainability.
Proven Damage Reduction
SIT offers a 98%+ drop in your codling moth population —backed by real-world success stories.
Precision Drone Release
Highly targeted distribution saves you time and resources for maximum efficiency.
Fully Turn-Key Service
No extra labor, tractor, or specialized equipment needed—we handle everything from start to finish.
SIR pays for itself
“… in three to five years SIT is paying for itself”
Teah Smith, Zirkle Fruit Company
Flexible Coverage Options
All rates reflect a 20-week season of Sterile Insect releases. Pick the level of coverage that matches your orchard’s unique needs.
Half Rate (400 sterile moths per acre / week)
Pricing
- 5–100 acres: $340 / acre
- 100–1000 acres: $320 / acre
- 1000+ acres: $300 / acre
Includes
✔️ 400 sterile codling moths per acre per week
✔️ 20 full-service, turnkey releases
✔️ Ideal maintenance rate once SIT performance is established in your orchard
Full Rate (800 sterile moths per acre / week)
Pricing
- 5–100 acres: $425 / acre
- 100–1000 acres: $405 / acre
- 1000+ acres: $385 / acre
Includes
✔️ 800 sterile codling moths per acre per week
✔️ 20 full-service, turnkey releases
✔️ Designed for orchards under low to medium pest pressure
✔️ Supplement SIT with other IPM tools as needed to bring orchards to low-pressure status
Double Rate (1,600 sterile moths per acre / week)
Pricing
- 5–100 acres: $595 / acre
- 100–1000 acres: $575 / acre
- 1000+ acres: $555 / acre
Includes
✔️ 1,600 sterile codling moths per acre per week
✔️ 20 full-service, turnkey releases
✔️ Designed for orchards under medium to high pest pressure or hotspot blocks
✔️ Aggressively supplement SIT with all available IPM tools to suppress the wild population
A 5-acre minimum applies. For orchards 100+ acres, special bulk discounts are available—contact us for details!
Have something else in mind? Get in touch for a customized solution.
Flexible Coverage Options
All rates reflect a 20-week season of Sterile Insect releases. Pick the level of coverage that matches your orchard’s unique needs.
Half Rate (400 sterile moths per acre / week)
Pricing
- 5–100 acres: $340 / acre
- 100–1000 acres: $320 / acre
- 1000+ acres: $300 / acre
Includes
✔️ 400 sterile codling moths per acre per week
✔️ 20 full-service, turnkey releases
✔️ Ideal maintenance rate once SIT performance is established in your orchard
Full Rate (800 sterile moths per acre / week)
Pricing
- 5–100 acres: $425 / acre
- 100–1000 acres: $405 / acre
- 1000+ acres: $385 / acre
Includes
✔️ 800 sterile codling moths per acre per week
✔️ 20 full-service, turnkey releases
✔️ Designed for orchards under low to medium pest pressure
✔️ Supplement SIT with other IPM tools as needed to bring orchards to low-pressure status
Double Rate (1,600 sterile moths per acre / week)
Pricing
- 5–100 acres: $595 / acre
- 100–1000 acres: $575 / acre
- 1000+ acres: $555 / acre
Includes
✔️ 1,600 sterile codling moths per acre per week
✔️ 20 full-service, turnkey releases
✔️ Designed for orchards under medium to high pest pressure or hotspot blocks
✔️ Aggressively supplement SIT with all available IPM tools to suppress the wild population
A 5-acre minimum applies. For orchards 100+ acres, special bulk discounts are available—contact us for details!
Have something else in mind? Get in touch for a customized solution.