Attracting Pheromone Articles & Analysis
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A male individual can release pheromones at the microgram level, which is conducive to attracting more female individuals. ...
Japonilure, a synthetic pheromone based on the natural compound found in the bark of certain plants, has been found to be highly effective in attracting a wide range of insect species. ...
One of the most promising applications of gel materials is in the field of controlled release of pheromones. Pheromones are chemical signals that are released by an organism to attract or repel members of the same species. ...
PBAN is a naturally occurring substance that encourages female insects to produce pheromones to attract males for mating; researchers have developed a genetically modified strain of E. coli that yields a synthetic PBAN used in an innovative process for moth control. Mixed with a sugar solution, the synthetic PBAN is placed in a trap as food for female moths, ...
(Lepidoptera: Olethreutidae) employ a pheromone that attracts or arrests conspecifics seeking pupation sites. ...