摘要 |
A mixture for the control of insects, said mixture including α-pinene, β-pinene and 3-carene. Preferably the mixture also includes myrcene. The mixture provides a way of controlling insects. in particular those that damage forestry crops by controlling insect behaviour throughout the life cycle of those insects while still being environmentally safe to use. In one embodiment there is a lure including the mixture, and in another embodiment is a method of controlling pine weevils or beetles by applying the mixture to an area to alter the behavior of such insects in that area. |