NEW SEX PHEROMONE COMPONENTS FOR THE FALL ARMYWORM, SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA

摘要

Compositions for attracting and/or trapping male agricultural pests, particularly Spodoptera species (e.g., fall armyworm) are described. The compositions comprise two active components, one comprising a C7-C11 aldehyde and one comprising a C12-C16 aldehyde, acetate ester or primary alcohol. Also described are devices for attracting and/or trapping the agricultural pests and methods of controlling the population of the agricultural pests.