Evaluation of (Z)-9-Tricosene for Attractancy for Musca Domestica in the Field
Abstract
The house fly pheromone (Z)-9-tricosene (muscalure), was evaluated against Musca domestica L. at dosages of 125, 25, 5, and 1 mg in combination with sugar fly bait containing trichlorfon. The highest dosage tested (125 mg) was the most attractive to both males and females in a natural population at a swine farm in northern Florida. Significant differences occurred between dosages, each being less effective as the dosage decreased. The 5-mg dose was field tested at heights of 1, 3, and 5 ft above the ground. The largest number was captured at the 1-ft level, but the degree of attraction was relatively small. No significant difference was apparent in the numbers of males and females captured. The response of released adults from a genetically engineered male-producing strain was greater than the response of released adults.Downloads
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