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Manual of Biocontrol Agents Abbreviated Entry*

Active substance:

(Z)-6-heneicosen-11-one

Structure:

(Z)-6-heneicosen-11-one structure

Nomenclature

Common Names:

  • Component of the Orgyia pseudotsugata (Douglas fir tussock moth) mating pheromone.

CAS RN:

54844-65-4

Targets:

  • Orgyia pseudotsugata (Douglas fir tussock moth)

Crops:

Biogeography:

Orignally isolated from female Orgyia pseudots... Click here to retrieve this information.

Biological Activity

Mode of Action:

Male moths locate and subsequently mate with female mo... Click here to retrieve this information.

Toxicology

Commercialisation

This is an extract from the Manual of Biocontrol Agents produced by the BCPC. The manual has been substantially revised and updated to reflect the growth and maturity of the global biocontrol industry. It contains up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information on over 200 active substances which are commercially available in products including:
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  • 31+ semiochemicals