Pheromone List

Insects of the same species can communicate with one another by releasing small quantities of chemical substances from their bodies into the air. These distinct "scents", called pheromones, draw other insects to the source of that attraction. Since the chemical composition of the pheromones differs from species to species, the attraction of an insect's pheromone is specific to that species alone.

Pheromones

A large number of insect pheromones have been identified, and many of these have been synthesized, and can be used as attractant lures. These lures are controlled-release devices that allow the pheromones to be released at a constant rate over a period of time. The standard lures are rubber septa or poly-vials impregnated with the appropriate pheromone or para-pheromone, and several laminate lures and beads are also available. All pheromones are sealed in impermeable pouches and cold-stored.

The following are some of the more commonly requested pheromone lures. A more detailed list is available upon request.

FRUIT CROP PESTS
  • Anarsia lineatella - Peach Twig Borer
  • Argyrotaenia velutinana - Red-banded Leaf Roller
  • Choristoneura rosaceana - Oblique-banded Leaf Roller
  • Cydia pomonella - Codling Moth
  • Endopiza viteana - Grape Berry Moth
  • Grapholitha molesta - Oriental Fruit Moth
  • Phyllonorycter blancardella - Spotted Tentiform Leafminer
  • Planococcus citri - Citrus Mealy Bug
  • Synanthedon exitiosa - Peach Tree Borer
FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROP PESTS
  • Heliocoverpa zea - Corn Earworm
  • Ostrinia nubilalis - European Corn Borer
  • Plutella xylostella - Diamondback Moth
  • Spodoptera exigua - Beet Armyworm
  • Spodoptera frugiperda - Fall Armyworm
  • Trichoplusia ni - Cabbage Looper
TREE AND ORNAMENTAL PESTS
  • Lymantria dispar - Gypsy Moth
  • Operophtera brumata - Winter Moth
  • Quadraspidiotus perniciosus - San Jose Scale
STORED PRODUCT PESTS
  • Attagenus unicolor - Black Carpet Beetle
  • Ephestia kuehniella - Mediterranean Flour Moth
  • Lasioderma serricorne - Cigarette Beetle
  • Musca domestica - House Fly
  • Oryzaephilus surinamensis - Saw-toothed Grain Beetle
  • Plodia interpunctella - Indian Meal Moth
  • Stegobium paniceum - Drug Store Beetle
  • Tineola bisselliella - Webbing Clothes Moth
  • Tribolium castaneum - Red Flour Beetle
  • Tribolium confusum - Confused Flour Beetle
  • Trogoderma granarium - Khapra Beetle
  • Trogoderma variabile - Wharehouse Beetle
OTHER ATTRACTANTS
  • Apple Essence Lure
  • Long Life Fly Lure
  • GP2 Lure for cockroaches
  • Liquid Bait - wasps
  • Liquid Bait - fruit flies
Introduction to Pheromones

Handling & Storage of Pheromones

Pheromone lures are sealed in foil or special polymer packs and stored at cold temperatures for maximum shelf life. They should be stored away from volatile chemicals or pesticides, and never exposed to high temperatures (e.g. in a vehicle on a hot day).

Only open the sealed packs when you are ready to use the lures, and place them carefully into the trap with the minimum of handling. If hands are likely to be contaminated with other materials, wear surgical gloves. Lures generally last 4-6 weeks before they need to be replaced.