Chemical attractants for moths
US6344191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N31/02
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attractant amount of vapor of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol or mixtures thereof. In another aspect, the attractants provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-1-pentanol. By attracting male and female moths to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the moths.
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