Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Measurement of release rates of gossyplure from controlled release formulations by mini-airflow method

  • Published:
Journal of Chemical Ecology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The use of the mini-airflow apparatus for the measurement of gossyplure release rates is described. The method involves the passage of air over controlled-release dispensers containing radiolabeled pheromone, through a coarse frit, and entrapment of the gossyplure on glass beads. Desorption of the beads with solvent is followed by quantification by liquid scintillation counting. The results of release rate measurements from hollow fibers, red rubber septa, and red rubber wicks are discussed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Bierl, B.A., andDeVilbiss, D. 1975. Insect sex attractants in controlled release formulations: Measurements and applications, inProceedings 1975 International Controlled Release Pesticide Symposium. College of Science and Engineering, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, pp. 230–246.

    Google Scholar 

  • Butler, L.I., andMcDonough, L.M. 1979. Insect sex pheromones evaporation rates of acetates from natural rubber septa.J. Chem. Ecol 5:825–837.

    Google Scholar 

  • Flint, H.M., Butler, L.I., McDonough, L.M., Smith, R.L., andForey, D.E., 1978. Pink Bollworm: Response to various emission rates of gossyplure in the field.Environ. Entomol. 7:57–61.

    Google Scholar 

  • Huber, R.T., andHoffman, M.P. 1979. Development and evaluation of an oil trap for use in pink bollworm pheromone mass trapping and monitoring programs.J. Econ. Entomol. 72:695–697.

    Google Scholar 

  • Maitlen, J.C., McDonough, L.M., Moffitt, H.R.,andGeorge, A.D. 1976. Codling moth sex pheromone: Baits for mass trapping and population survey.Environ. Entomol. 5:199–202.

    Google Scholar 

  • Roelofs, W.L. 1979. Establishing Efficacy of Sex Attractants and Disruptants for Insect Control. Entomological Society of America, College Park, Maryland.

    Google Scholar 

  • Rothschild, G.H.L. 1978. Attractants forHeliothis armigera andH. punctigera.J. Aust. Entomol. Soc. 17:389–390.

    Google Scholar 

  • Weatherston, J., Golub, M.A., Brooks, T.W., Huang, Y.Y., andBenn, M.H. 1981. Methodology for determining the release rates of pheromones from hollow fibers, p. 425,in E.R. Mitchell (ed.). Management of Insect Pests with Semiochemicals. Plenum Publishing, New York.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Author notes

  1. John Weatherston

    Present address: Department of Biology, Laval University, G1R 7P4, Quebec, Canada

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Albany International-Controlled Release Division, 110 A Street, 02194, Needham Heights, Massachusetts

    Mitzi Golub & John Weatherston

  2. Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, T2N 1N4, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    M. H. Benn

Authors
  1. Mitzi Golub
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. John Weatherston
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. M. H. Benn
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Golub, M., Weatherston, J. & Benn, M.H. Measurement of release rates of gossyplure from controlled release formulations by mini-airflow method. J Chem Ecol 9, 323–333 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00988452

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00988452

Key words

Search

Navigation