(Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate and its use in monitoring and controlling the sweetpotato weevil
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsRobert R. Heath, James A. Coffelt, Fredrick I. Proshold, Philip E. Sonnet, James H. Tumlinson, III
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Abstract
A pheromonal compound produced by the sweetpotato weevil has been identified as (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate. The synthetically-prepared compound demonstrates activity toward the sweetpotato weevil comparable to or greater than that of the natural female and comparable to that of its natural counterpart under field conditions. The novel compound provides a sensitive tool for detection of the sweetpotato weevil. By attracting adult weevils to field traps, this compound provides a means for monitoring and controlling this major agricultural pest.
Claims9
The substantially pure compound (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate.
A sex attractant composition for the sweetpotato weevil, which comprises an effective attractant amount of the substantially pure compound (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate and a carrier.
A method of attracting adult male sweetpotato weevils, comprising applying to the locus thereof an effective attractant amount of (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate.
A method of disruption of mating of adult sweetpotato weevils comprising applying to the locus thereof an effective disruptant amount of (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.