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Volatiles of Japanese Honeysuckle Flowers as Attractants for Adult Cabbage/Soybean Looper and Tomato Hornworm
Patent Number: 5665344
Docket Number: 1795
Serial Number: 8556182
Date Patented: 09/09/1997
Agency:
Agricultural Research Service
Issued:
September 9, 1997
Abstract:
The invention involves attractants for both male and female adult Lepidopteran
insects, particularly the cabbage looper, soybean looper, tobacco budworm, tobacco
hornworm, and tomato hornworm. Compositions of the plant volatile,
cis-jasmone, were found to effectively attract male and female adult Lepidoptera.
The invention replaces current baits that only attract males. These insects
encompass a large number of pests responsible for substantial crop losses, reduced
crop quality, and high production costs worldwide. The cis-jasmone may be used
alone or in combination with one or more other volatiles of the Japanese
honeysuckle flower, particularly linalool and/or phenyl acetaldehyde. Attracting
adult Lepidoptera to attracticidal baits and/or field traps are useful ways to control
and monitor these agricultural pests.
Inventors:
| Sammy D. Pair | Robert J. Horvat |
| USDA, ARS, SPA | USDA, ARS, SAA |
| Lane, Oklahoma 74555 | Athens, Georgia 30613 |
| (405) 889-7395 | (706) 546-3318 |
Industry Keywords:
environment, insect control, detection, attractant, bait, pheromone, cabbage
looper, soybean looper, tobacco budworm, tobacco hornworm, biological
control, biotechnology, semiochemical, monitor
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