Insect attractant compositions and methods for using same
AssigneesInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc., University of Florida
InventorsAnna Belle Marin, Jerry F. Butler
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Abstract
Described are methods for attracting insects to a three-dimensional space inhabited by such insects comprising the step of exposing the three-dimensional space to an insect-attracting concentration and quantity of lavender absolute or jasmine absolute. More specifically, described is a method of attracting Aedes aegypti using lavender absolute; and a method of attracting Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae) using jasmine absolute. Also described are such methods of attracting insects to insect traps which contain the attractants jasmine absolute and/or lavender absolute as baits.
Claims7
A method of attracting Aedes aegypti to a three-dimensional space inhabitable by said Aedes aegypti comprising the step of exposing said three-dimensional space to an Aedes aegypti-attracting concentration and quantity of lavender absolute.
The method of attracting Aedes aegypti to an insect trap comprising the step of exposing the environment surrounding said trap to an insect attractant-containing polymer which comprises a mixture of a polymer and from about 1% up to about 45% by weight of said polymer of lavender absolute.
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