Compositions and methods for attracting noctuid moths
AssigneeCotton Incorporated
InventorGerald H. McKibben
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Abstract
The invention provides compositions for attracting noctuid moths, which include at least one pheromone and at least one synergist. The synergist is a naturally-occurring phytochemical compound. The synergist is preferably β-caryophyllene, iso-caryophyllene, α-humulene, or combinations thereof. The invention also provides traps containing the composition for attracting noctuid moths, and methods for attracting, capturing, killing or sterilizing noctuid moths using the composition.
Claims6
A composition comprising at least one pheromone compound that attracts at least one species of the family Noctuidae, and at least one phytochemical compound selected from the group consisting of iso-caryophyllene and α-humulene.
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