Tag: pheromone

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Large-Scale Study Points to Simpler Trap for Monitoring Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

Tested in more than 100 locations across the U.S., a clear sticky-panel trap proves effective in attracting brown marmorated stink bugs, putting an easier-to-use tool in the hands of growers and IPM professionals for monitoring populations of the invasive pest.

Entomology Today October 1, 2019 11 Comments

Odorant Receptor Gene in Codling Moth Also Affects Egg Production

A funny thing happened on the way to testing the CpomOR1 odorant receptor. Researchers at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service conducted an experiment on codling moth (Cydia pomonella) using the CRISPR/Cas9 […]

Line Trapping: A Promising Method for More Accurate Pest Monitoring

It’s easy to think of a pheromone trap as a lure, putting out a scent and waiting for insects to come rolling in. But insects aren’t sharks; they don’t sense […]

Why Stink Bug Pheromone Traps Perform Poorly During Winter Invasions

Score one for the brown marmorated stink bug, again. Since the pernicious pest arrived in the United States nearly 20 years ago, it has proven difficult to fend off, attacking […]

Adding Pheromones to Baits Helps Control Invasive Argentine Ants

By Josh Lancette Argentine ants have been marching across the United States for the past few decades, despite the best pest control efforts. However, the authors of a new study […]

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