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Novel system for monitoring and controlling the papaya fruit fly

US4992268A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1988
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M2200/012
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the papaya fruit fly are described. The novel system is a combination of the male papaya fruit fly sex pheromone, 2-methyl-6-vinyl-pyrazine, and a fruit mimic.

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