Redox 10AS 100ML Cuelure ( Butanone acetate ) Synthetic Insect Lure 100ml Fruit Fly Fruitfly for male fruitfly pheromone trap
5ML on a cotton piece in fruitfly trap
Butanone acetate is not a common name; however, a closely related compound, Cuelure, which is 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone acetate, is used as a highly attractive lure for male melon flies and some other Bactrocera fruit flies in traps for monitoring and control. This lure is a volatile compound used in commercial lure products and field trials for attracting male fruit flies, but its effectiveness depends on factors like volatility and may require combination with other methods for widespread eradication.
What it is:
The compound Cuelure, 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone acetate, is a specific type of butanone acetate that acts as a powerful attractant for certain species of fruit flies.
It is a derivative of raspberry ketone, 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone, and is characterized by its high volatility and attractiveness to male flies.
How it's used:
As a bait for fruit fly traps:
It is used to lure male flies into traps, which helps in monitoring fruit fly populations.
In commercial lures:
Products containing Cuelure are available as lures, for example, in Nutri-Tech Solutions' Fly Bye™ attractant, which is placed in traps to attract and control flies.
In field research:
Researchers use Cuelure to bait traps for attracting male fruit flies in studies for controlling populations.
Limitations and Alternatives:
Low volatility:
A key limitation of Cuelure is its low volatility, which can affect its effectiveness in controlling large fruit fly populations.
Species-specific:
It is highly attractive to male melon flies and certain other Bactrocera species, but not necessarily to all fruit flies.
Research continues:
Ongoing research aims to increase the volatility of Cuelure and other attractants to enhance their effectiveness.
Baiting strategies:
To achieve better results, Cuelure may be used in combination with other methods, such as:
Other attractants, like protein hydrolysate, for female flies.
Insecticides.
Entomopathogenic fungi, such as B. bassiana or M. anisopliae.
The Redox 10AS 100ML Cuelure ( Butanone acetate ) Synthetic Insect Lure 100ml Fruit Fly Fruitfly for male fruitfly pheromone trap is a product of Evyol Group. The Category is Household Products and Subcategory is Fumigants
