Persistence of the Gypsy Moth Pheromone, Disparlure, in the Environment in Various Climates

Mating disruption techniques are used in pest control for many species of insects, yet little is known regarding the environmental persistence of these pheromones following their application and if persistence is affected by climatic conditions. We first studied the persistent effect of ground appli...

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Main Authors: E. Anderson Roberts, Donna S. Leonard, Andrea D. Hickman, Kevin W. Thorpe, Ksenia S. Onufrieva, Patrick C. Tobin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/4/1/104