A novel dispenser for the release of insect attractants has been invented for baiting insect traps. The dispenser is comprised of a flexible support coated with a polyvinylchloride (PVC)-insect attractant mixture. A PVC/twine dispenser has been found to be particularly effective for the release of the gypsy moth pheromone, (+)-disparlure.
Barbara A. Leonhardt - Potomac MD E. David DeVilbiss - Silver Springs MD Victor C. Mastro - Cotuit MA
Assignee:
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture - Washington DC
International Classification:
A01N 2534
US Classification:
424409
Abstract:
A novel dispenser for the release of insect attractants has been invented for baiting insect traps. The dispenser is comprised of a flexible support coated with a polyvinylchloride (PVC)-insect attractant mixture. A PVC/twine dispenser has been found to be particularly effective for the release of the gypsy moth pheromone, (+)-disparlure.
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Victor Mastro Manager
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service Insect Research
Otis Air Ntl Guard Base, Bourne, MA 02542 (508)5639303