ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Methoprene
;
aggregation pheromones
;
pheromone production
;
stored-product coleopterans
;
Oryzaephilus surinamensis
;
Oryzaephilus mercator
;
Cryptolestes ferrugineus
;
Tribolium castaneum
;
insect growth regulator
;
juvenile hormone
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Production of aggregation pheromones by maleOryzaephilus surinamensis, O. mercator, Cryptolestes ferrugineus, andTribolium castaneum was enhanced by feeding on methoprene-treated oats, implicating juvenile hormone in control of pheromone production. Methoprene application to control insects in stored food products may cause enhanced pheromone production by these insects, thus drawing additional beetles into the treated product.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01952448