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Using pear ester to monitor codling moth in sex pheromone treated orchards

Creator:

Oregon State University. Extension Service, Knight, Alan Lee, Hilton, R., VanBuskirk, P., and Light, D.

Abstract:

Pear ester is a characteristic pear flavor attractive to codling moth (i.e., a kairomone). Traps baited with a pear ester lure can be used to monitor male and female adult codling moth activity. Pear ester is a natural volatile produced by ripening pears. Male and female codling moths have specialized...

Resource Type:

Technical Report