For male Indianmeal moths (IMM), the scent of a female is the ultimate aphrodisiac. To get male IMM in the mood, females need only to release sex pheromones. Males follow the chemical secretions and mate, creating the next generation of stored product pests. But the process can be stopped. Thanks to mating disruption technology, pest […]
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