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The Use of Pheromones in Pest Management

Jeffrey A. Weier BCESprague Pest Solutions

Overview

What are PheromonesInsect Olfactory PhysiologyPheromones and Pest ManagementPheromone Trapping Principles

Pheromones

Substances that are released into the environment by a member of a species that elicits a specific response in members of the same species.Aggregation PheromonesSex Pheromones

Aggregation Pheromones

Produced by maleAttract both males, females, adults and larvae of same speciesAct over short distancesHigh concentrations may be repellent, spacing phenomenaUsed by species with long lived adults

Sex Pheromones

Produced by the femaleAttracts adult males of same speciesAct over long distancesUsed by highly mobile, dispersed speciesUsed by species with short lived adults

Olfactory Physiology

Insects smell with their antennaeSpecific hairs sense specific odorsInsects are optimized to detect changes in concentrationThis allows them to follow odor gradients

Female Moth “Calling”

Male Response

Odor Orientation

Pheromones and Pest Management

Types of PheromonesCommercial Pheromones that are AvailableUses of PheromonesTypes of Pheromone LuresTypes of Pheromone Traps

Commercial Pheromones Stored Product MothWarehouse BeetleCigarette BeetleDrugstore Beetle

Red and Confused Flour BeetlesLesser Grain Borer

Uses of Pheromones

DetectionMonitoringMass TrappingMating DisruptionAttracticidePathogen Dispersion

Pheromone Lures

FiberPlastic TubeRubber SeptaControlled Release MembraneBeadsOil SolutionsGels

Pheromone Lures

Trap TypesFunnel TrapsGrain Probe TrapsPitfall TrapsSticky Traps

Box TrapsWing TrapsDelta TrapsDiamond TrapsDiscreet Trap

Funnel Trap

Grain Probe Traps

Pitfall Traps

Box Traps

Wing Traps

Lures and Traps

Lures can be used in different trapsPheromones are distinct and do not interactMultiple, different lures for different species can be used in the same trap

Additional Attractants

Food odors enhance the response to pheromones for some insectsFlower odors increase response to pheromones in some insectsThese attractants may need to be added to trap for it to be effective

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Pheromone Trapping Principles

Active SpaceAdditional AttractantsTemperature EffectsTrap PlacementTrap Density

Active SpaceThe volume of airspace in which an individual will respond to a pheromone.Response distance to a trap.Related to concentration and release rate of pheromone from its lure.Some lures have an active space extending 20 or more feet from trap while others extend only 8 to 9 feet from trap

Temperature EffectsTemperature affects insect’s response to pheromoneBelow 60 degrees F. reproduction ceases and insects stop responding to pheromonePheromone volatility increases with temperature, therefore detection distance may increase

Trap Placement and Density

Place at eye level for flying insectsTo cover entire space, place traps about 20 feet apart verticallyPlace traps at least 30 feet apart horizontallyOne trap for every 10,000 to 30,000 square feetPlace at least three traps in each discreet room or zoneWatch for air currents

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Specific Insect Programs

Stored Product Moths

Moth Lures Can Capture Multiple Species

Stored Product Moths

Do not need food attractantsSticky traps are bestEye level placements are goodTraps should be placed along wallsExterior trapping should be used to verify activitySome lures are long rangeShort range lure available which approximates release rate of female moth. They attract over a short range and elicit rapid response

What About Females?

Moth trapping measures malesOviposition traps have been the only means to measure femalesThere is a new female lure available which utilizing oviposition stimuli to capture gravid females

Female Lures; Moth Suppression®

Warehouse Beetle

Warehouse Beetles

Strong fliers; traps can be mounted at eye levelSticky traps are best although pitfall traps can workNo additional attractants neededSince they are present outdoors, outdoor monitoring is recommended

Flour Beetles

Red and Confused Flour Beetles

Short range attraction; place close together near suspect productMust use a food attractant in combination with pheromonePantry Patrol oil works wellUse pitfall trap (Flitetrak M2) or floor trapNot practical for routine monitoring of entire facility; use near susceptible or suspect product

Pitfall Traps

Cigarette and Drugstore Beetles

Cigarette Beetles

Several different lures availableDrugstore beetle pheromone is differentPheromones used in combination with food attractant work bestNew formulations are being developed

Sawtooth Grain Beetles

Commercial pheromone not availablePantry Patrol oil will attract themUse pitfall trapsAttraction is short range, place traps 6 to 10 feet apart

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