US4034080A
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Chemical attractant for smaller European bark beetle
Assignee: United States Department of Agriculture
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Filing: 1976-01-14
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A method is described for combating the bark beetle Scolytus multistriatis. The method uses an attractant mixture of three compounds: 4-methyl-3-heptanol; 2,4-dimethyl-5-ethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo (3.2.1) octane; and alpha -cubebene. Traps containing the mixture are set out in or near infested areas. When a sufficient number of beetles have been lured into the traps, they are removed and destroyed. Alternatively, the traps contain an insecticide which enables the traps to remain onsite for a longer period.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Silverstein
- 👤 William E. Gore
- 👤 Glenn T. Pearce
- 👤 Roy A. Cuthbert
- 👤 John B. Simeone
- 👤 Gerald N. Lanier
- 👤 John W. Peacock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-05 10:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N43/00; A01N43/02; A01N43/04; A01N43/06; A01N43/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A method of trapping the bark beetle Scolytus multistriatus, which comprises baiting a trap with an effective attractant amount of a mixture of the compounds 4-methyl-3-heptanol; 2,4-dimethyl-5-ethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo (3.2.1) octane; and α-cubebene, wherein the proportions of the compounds are 1:1:2-10.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
39 words
A method of trapping the bark beetle Scolytus multistriatus, which comprises baiting a trap with an effective attractant amount of a mixture of the compounds 4-methyl-3-heptanol; 2,4-dimethyl-5-ethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo (3.2.1) octane; and α-cubebene, wherein the proportions of the compounds are 1:1:2-10.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An attractant composition for bark beetle Scolytus multistriatus, which comprises a mixture of the compounds 4-methyl-3-heptanol; 2,4-dimethyl-5-ethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo (3.2.1) octane; and α-cubebene, wherein the proportions of the compounds are 1:1:2-10.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An attractant composition for bark beetle Scolytus multistriatus, which comprises a mixture of the compounds 4-methyl-3-heptanol; 2,4-dimethyl-5-ethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo (3.2.1) octane; and α-cubebene, wherein the proportions of the compounds are 1:1:2-10.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method of confusing the bark beetle Scolytus multistriatus, which comprises permeating the atmosphere in an area infested with said beetle with an effective attractant amount of the composition of claim 2.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The composition of claim 2 which further comprises an insecticidal amount of an insecticide lethal to the bark beetle Scolytus multistriatus, wherein the insecticide is selected from the group consisting of DDT, lindane, allethrin, chlordane, malathion, and rotenone.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3755563A
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