1st Edition

Insect Suppression with Controlled Release Pheromone Systems Volume I

By A.F. Kydonieus Copyright 1982

    This book documents the latest accomplishments and technology relating to pheromone use. It contains listing of pheromones which provides an up-to-date background of material to help bring both the advanced and the new worker abreast of the rapidly growing pheromone field.

    Part 1: Fundamental Concepts and Government Procedures 1. Pheromones and Their Use 2. Chemical Attractants in Integrated Pest Management Programs 3. Controlled Release Technologies 4. The Sensing, Dispersion, and Measurements of Pheromone Vapors in Air 5. EPA Registration Requirements for Biochemical Pesticides with Special Emphasis on Pheromones Part 2: Formulations, Methods and Application, and Insect Monitoring 6. Insect Monitoring Technology for Evaluation of Suppression via Pheromone Systems 7. Monitoring Insects with Pheromones: trapping Objectives and Bait Formulations 8. Laminated Structure Dispensers 9. Controlled Release from Hollow Fibers 10. Release Rates from Formulations and Quality Control Methods