Work

Disruption of pheromone communication in moths: is the natural blend really most efficacious?

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: It is widely assumed that a blend of pheromone components, that is qualitatively and quantitatively similar to the natural sex attractant, is the most effective mating disruptant for moths. However, the literature contains only limited evidence supporting this assumption. The authors discuss the importance of comparing the relative effectiveness of complete and incomplete pheromone blends when evaluating the potential of mating disruption for controlling pest moths.

Source: Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata

DOI: 10.1111/j.1570-7458.1988.tb02473.x

Authors: A. K. Minks, R. T. Cardé

Institutions: Wageningen University & Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Language: English

Topic: Insect Pheromone Research and Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2144063883

FWCI: 3.535

Cites: 59

Cited by: 99

Related to: 10