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J Chem Ecol

Title:		"Proximity of release points of pheromone components as a factor confusing males of the spotted stem borer,Chilo partellus, approaching the trap"
Author(s):		Lux SA; Hassanali A; Lwande W; Njogu FN;
Address:		"International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology, Nairobi P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1994
Volume:		20
Issue:		8
Page Number:		2065 - 2075
DOI:		10.1007/BF02066243
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The effect of proximity of the release points of the two pheromone components (Z)-11-hexadecenal and (Z)-11-hexadecen-1-ol of the spotted stem borer,Chilo partellus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on behavior of the males and on trapping efficiency was investigated. Separating the dispensers of the two components in the trap by a mere 3 cm resulted in a threefold decrease in trap performance, compared to very close release of the components. The result is attributed to possible distortion of the pheromone signal, resulting in confused behavior ofC. partellus males in the vicinity of the trap. The ethological and practical implications of the phenomenon are discussed"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINELux, S A Hassanali, A Lwande, W Njogu, F N eng 1994/08/01 J Chem Ecol. 1994 Aug; 20(8):2065-75. doi: 10.1007/BF02066243"