Current and Future Prospects for Insect Behavior-modifying Chemicals in China

  • Du, Jia-Wei (Shanghai Institute of Entomology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
  • Received : 2000.10.27
  • Published : 2000.12.31

Abstract

In this paper we will assess the feasibility of some insect behavior-modifying chemicals for insect control, such as male orientation inhibitor, female calling interrupter and female attractant of cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. These behavior-modifying chemicals have advantages of simple chemical structure, easy to synthesize and low price of products. The effects of sub-lethal insecticides on insect chemical communication system and the differences of pheromone communication systems between the resistant and susceptible strain of H. armigera will also be discussed.

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