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Scyphophorus acupunctatus, commonly known as the agave weevil, is a beetle native to Central and North America that has become an invasive species in various parts of the world.

Traps baited with (8Z)-13S-acetoxy-8-heptadecen-2-one were demonstrated to attract large numbers of midges. Delta traps and funnel traps are both suitable to trap this insect.

Traps baited with (8Z)-13S-acetoxy-8-heptadecen-2-one were demonstrated to attract large numbers of midges. Delta traps and funnel traps are both suitable to trap this insect.

Traps baited with (2R,7R)-2,7-diacetoxyundecane were demonstrated to provide a sensitive and accurate means of monitoring the short and often intense emergence period of adult Contarinia pyrivora midges in trials in The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and France.

Pseudococcus viburni is a cosmopolitan species which is thought to originate from South America. Due to some taxonomic confusion, both its origin and geographical distribution remain difficult to establish with certainty.

Mulberry is the only host for rearing silkworms (Bombyx mori) and is important as a shade tree in cities. 

The protected moth Graellsia isabellae (Graells 1849) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) is one of the most emblematic European insects. Because of its large size, attractive wing patterns, and restricted geographical distribution, it has become a symbol for several entomological and conservation organizations.

The almond bark beetle, Scolytus amygdali, is a pest of cultivated species of stone (Prunus) and pome (Malus) fruits in the Mediterranean region and Southern Europe. Today populations of this beetle in Israel have reached high densities.

In a joint effort with Markus P. Rantala¹ to formulate a new attractant for Polia species, interestingly one of the pheromone mixtures was found to attract large numbers of Syngrapha parilis and another large numbers of Sympistis lapponica.

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Our chemists have synthesized the pheromone and ready-for-use lures are now available from Pherobank.

Our chemists have now synthesized the pheromone and ready-for-use lures are available from Pherobank.

This pheromone formulated in ready-for-use lures is available from Pherobank.

Omnilure thrips is a controlled release dispenser with a potent attractant to attract several species of thrips towards blue or yellow sticky cards.

This kairomone formulated in ready-for-use lures and the Ruffle traps are now available from Pherobank.

This pheromone formulated in ready-for-use lures is now available from Pherobank.

In October 2020 Pherobank has conducted a satisfaction survey among its customers.

Pherobank web site extended with pheromones for over 50 new species.

Chemici van Pherobank zijn er in geslaagd om het feromoon te produceren van de bastaardsatijnvlinder (Euproctis chrysorrhoea).

Successful monitoring of the swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii)

Pheromone lures for the avocado seed moth, Stenoma catenifer are now available from Pherobank

Pherobank is a pheromone producer particularly focussed to the 'non-standard' pheromones.

Pheromone lures for the Swede midge, Contarinia nasturtii.

Pheromone lures for the long-tailed mealybug are now available from Pherobank.

The sesquiterpene (-)-α-copaene has been isolated by careful distillation from Manuka oil.

The chemical name for the title compound is (Z)-11-octadecenyl acetate, however, it is better known by its common name cis-vaccenyl acetate. cis-Vaccenyl acetate is a volatile chemical compound that acts as a pheromone in Drosophila and at least one species of longhorn beetle.

Chemists of Pherobank have recently synthesised the pheromones for two Euproctis moth species, namely Euproctis chrysorrhoea and Euproctis pseudoconspersa.

The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to East Asia. It was first recorded in Europe in 2007, in southwest Germany and The Netherlands.

After the unusual acyclic C11 homoterpene (E)-DMNT, Pherobank has synthesised the C16 homosesquiterpene (E)-TMTT {(E,E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-1,3,7,11-tridecatetraene} as well.

The unusual acyclic C11 homoterpene (E)-4,8-Dimethyl-1,3,7-nonatriene is emitted by many plants as a response to herbivore attack.

Pherobank has the world’s largest collection of pheromone compounds.

Pherobank also develops, produces, and formulates top-quality pheromone products. In addition, custom-made lures can be produced based on the client’s specifications.