Use of dibutyl succinate, dimethyl disulfide and mixtures of same as mosquito attractants
AssigneesInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc., University of Florida
InventorsRichard A. Wilson, Jerry F. Butler, Donald Withycombe, Braja D. Mookherjee, Ira Katz, Kenneth R. Schrankel
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Abstract
Described are the uses of dimethyl disulfide having the structure: ##STR1## and dibutyl succinate having the structure: ##STR2## taken alone or taken in combination as attractants for mosquitos (Culicidae). The dibutyl succinate and dimethyl disulfide taken alone or in combination find utility primarily as bait enhancers for acute toxins and/or trapping devices.
Claims3
A method of attracting Culicidae to an insect trap comprising the step of exposing the environment surrounding said trap to an insect attractant-containing polymer which consists of a mixture of polymer and from about 1% up to about 45% by weight of said polymer of:
- (i) dibutyl succinate;
- or
- (ii) a mixture of dimethyl disulfide and dibutyl succinate,
- said polymer being compatible with said composition of matter.
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