METHOD OF MONITORING AND/OR CONTROLLING THYSANOPTERA

摘要

The present invention provides a method of monitoring or controlling Thysanoptera (hereafter thrips) using a behaviour-modifying compound of Formula (1), wherein Formula (1) is: where R1 is a C2-C8 straight or branched alkenyl group and the * denotes a stereocentre. Suitably, the method involves providing the behaviour-modifying compound at a pre- determined location. Typically the behaviour-modifying compound is released or broadcast within an area infested (or potentially infested) by thrips. This can be achieved by using a lure or other release device comprising a compound of Formula (1), for example to attract the thrips to a trap.