Development Of Pheromone Assisted Techniques To Improve Efficacy Of Insecticide Sprays Targeting Urban Pest Ant Species
- Technology Benefits
- Species-specific approach – synthetic pheromone is carefully formulated to attract target species & does not impact non-target species Environmentally-friendly – minimize insecticide use Attract & expose – increase ants’ contact with the insecticide-treated area
- Technology Application
- Implement technique to existing insecticide bait stationsAdoption by pest control programs and insect monitoring systems for urban, agricultural and natural settings
- Detailed Technology Description
- None
- Application No.
- 20150237853
- Others
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Images
Images from D-H Choe Lab, UCR
Tech ID/UC Case
25249/2012-868-0
Related Cases
2012-868-0
- *Abstract
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Background:
Pheromones are chemical secretions that dictate behavior in many social insects such as ants, bees and termites. They use them for various pivotal roles in foraging, nest relocation, defense and reproduction. Implementation of pheromone trails that lead urban pests to their imminent doom is a very notable, strategic approach. Current pest management programs are in need of better synthetic pheromone formulations for a more effective and species-specific utilization.
Brief Description:
UCR Researchers have developed a novel synthetic pheromone compound and management system that lures targeted ant species to an insecticide-treated area. This pheromone-assisted technique will maximize the efficacy of insecticide sprays by reducing insecticide contact in the environment while increasing exposure of ants for eradication.
- *Applications
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- Implement technique to existing insecticide bait stations
- Adoption by pest control programs and insect monitoring systems for urban, agricultural and natural settings
- *IP Issue Date
- Aug 27, 2015
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Kathleen Campbell
Department:
Name: Dong-Hwan Choe
Department:
- Country/Region
- USA
