Insect attractant compositions and methods for using same
AssigneesInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc., University of Florida
InventorsCraig B. Warren, Jerry F. Butler, Richard A. Wilson, Braja D. Mookherjee, Leslie C. Smith, Anna Belle Marin
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Abstract
Described is a method of attracting Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae) using benzoin and/or dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate. The attractants taken alone or in combination find utility primarily as bait enhancers for acute toxins and/or trapping devices. The above-stated attractants are described to be useful as such are contained in a polymer which can be a biodegradable polymer, such as compositions containing a major proportion of poly (epsilon caprolactone) homopolymers.
Claims5
A method of attracting Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae) comprising exposing a three-dimensional space to a Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae)-attracting concentration and quantity of aryl moiety-containing compound selected from the group consisting of benzoin having the structure:
- ##STR55## and dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate having the structure:
- ##STR56## said aryl moiety-containing compound being present in a polymer matrix in an amount of from about 1% up to about 45% by weight.
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