Use of N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide and/or the ethyl ester of 2-methyl-3-pentenoic acid as insect attractants

摘要

Described are the N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide having the structure: <IMAGE> and the ethyl ester of 2-methyl-3-pentenoic acid having the structure: <IMAGE> taken alone or taken in combination as attractants for house flies (Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae)). The N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide and ethyl ester of 2-methyl-3-pentenoic acid taken alone or in combination find utility primarily as bait enhancers for acute toxins and/or trapping devices.