Levinson HZ. Possibilities of using insectistatics and pheromones in pest control.
THE SCIENCE OF NATURE - NATURWISSENSCHAFTEN 1975;
62:272-82. [PMID:
1105200 DOI:
10.1007/bf00608953]
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Abstract
Agents that can decimate insect populations by suppressing growth and reproduction rather than by causing rapid mortality are called insectistatics. Their activity includes interruption of cuticle formation, induction of hormonal imbalance by extrinsic juvenoids or ecdysoids, developmental disturbances due to nutrient antagonists, symbioticides, or accelerators of metabolism. Disruption of mating may be accomplished by pheromone trapping and disorientation or by prevention of sex attraction. The possible contribution of such biotechnical procedures to the control of storage pests is discussed.
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