Dose reduction and alternatives to the pheromone for grass grub IPM.

What is it about?

Phenyl acetate was discovered as an attractant for the grass grub Costelytra zealandica. The minimum dose for attraction by pheromone traps was determined.

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Why is it important?

The use of Phenol can be replaced or at least minimized in IPM efforts towards control of the pasture pest Costelytra zealandica, a grass grub.