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(E, E)-10,12-hexadecadienal (HDD) effectively attracted males ofEarias insulana (Boisduval) when released from polyethylene vials but not from rubber dispensers. Traps baited with 3 mg HDD/trap were as effective in luring males as traps baited with four virgin females. Funnel traps baited with either HDD or virgin females captured significantly more males than water traps baited with the same lures.
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Publication of the Agricultural Research Organization. No. 150-E, 1981 series.
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Kehat, M., Gothilf, S., Dunkelblum, E. et al. Captures ofEarias insulana males in water traps and dry funnel traps baited with synthetic pheromone or virgin females. Phytoparasitica 9, 149–151 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03158458
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