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Z Naturforsch C J Biosci

Title:		Optimization of a chemical attractant for Epicometis (Tropinota) hirta Poda
Author(s):		Toth M; Schmera D; Imrei Z;
Address:		"Plant Protection Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Pf. 102, H-1525, Hungary. mtoth@hu.inter.net"
Journal Title:		Z Naturforsch C J Biosci
Year:		2004
Volume:		59
Issue:		3-Apr
Page Number:		288 - 292
DOI:		10.1515/znc-2004-3-429
ISSN/ISBN:		0939-5075 (Print) 0341-0382 (Linking)
Abstract:		"In field trapping tests in Hungary cinnamyl alcohol (3-phenyl-2-propen-l-ol) and transanethole [(1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)benzene)] attracted significantly more adult Epicometis (Tropinota) hirta (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae) when presented together in the same bait compared to the single compounds Best attraction was recorded by a 1:1 mixture. Addition of other common floral scent compounds, ie. 3-methyl eugenol, 4-methoxy-cinnamaldehyde, anisylacetone, beta-ionone, cinnamyl acetate, cinnamic aldehyde, eugenol, indole, 2-phenylethanol or phenylacetaldehyde did not influence catches. The binary cinnamyl alcohol/trans-anethole bait described in this study is recommended for use in traps of E. hirta for agricultural purposes"
Keywords:		"Alcohols Allylbenzene Derivatives Analysis of Variance Animals *Anisoles *Chemotactic Factors Coleoptera/*physiology Flowers Hungary Odorants Pest Control, Biological/*methods *Propanols;"
Notes:		"MedlineToth, Miklos Schmera, Denes Imrei, Zoltan eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Germany 2004/07/10 Z Naturforsch C J Biosci. 2004 Mar-Apr; 59(3-4):288-92. doi: 10.1515/znc-2004-3-429"