ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Choristoneura pinus pinus
;
jack pine budworm
;
Lepidoptera
;
Tortricidae
;
(E,Z)-11-tetradecenyl acetate
;
(E,Z)-11-tetradecen-1-ol
;
sex pheromone
;
sex attractant
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Chemical identification and field-trapping experiments have shown that a blend of 85∶15 (E,Z)-11-tetradecenyl acetates and 85∶15 (E,Z)-11-tetradecen-1-ols (in a 9∶1 ratio) are female sex pheromone components for jack pine budworm,Choristoneura pinus pinus. This blend of chemicals, formulated in PVC (0.1 %, w/w) sources is as effective a trap bait as virgin females. Preliminary wind tunnel observations have indicated that this blend, effective as a trap bait, is not equivalent to females.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988198
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