Disclosed is the use of a compound with the following formula (I):

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R is a linear or branched alkyl group including from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, the compound being in the form of a racemic mixture, an enantiomer (R) or an enantiomer (S), as an attractant or repellent for blood-sucking, biting invertebrates.

The present invention relates to chemical compounds and compositions, an apparatus for dispensing said chemical compounds and compositions, and devices for attracting, trapping and/or monitoring insects, more particularly Carpophilus beetles, such as the almond beetle, Carpophilus truncatus. The present invention also relates to methods for attracting and trapping Carpophilus beetles.

The present invention relates to chemical compounds and compositions, an apparatus for dispensing said chemical compounds and compositions, and devices for attracting, trapping and/or monitoring insects, more particularly Carpophilus beetles, such as the almond beetle, Carpophilus truncatus. The present invention also relates to methods for attracting and trapping Carpophilus beetles.

The invention relates to a composition for attracting Lepidopterous insects comprising a vapour blend of acetic acid and one or more compounds of formula (I), (I) wherein R is selected from the group comprising CH.sub.2OH, CN, NC, and OH; and to methods of using the composition to attract, detect, survey, monitor and/or control Lepidopterous insects.

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Termite trailing and recruitment compositions, systems, devices, and methods for using a trail of a percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water to form a trail to lead the subterranean termites to termite bait or monitoring stations located about a perimeter of a wood containing structure. The termite bait or monitoring stations can be located up to approximately 20 feet apart from one another, and the trail of a percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water. The percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water range from approximately 0.1% to approximately 2% depending on the different soil types and localized conditions. The types of soil can commonly include sand, sandy & silty soil, loam and clay soil.

Termite trailing and recruitment compositions, systems, devices, and methods for using a trail of a percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water to form a trail to lead the subterranean termites to termite bait or monitoring stations located about a perimeter of a wood containing structure. The termite bait or monitoring stations can be located up to approximately 20 feet apart from one another, and the trail of a percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water. The percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water range from approximately 0.1% to approximately 2% depending on the different soil types and localized conditions. The types of soil can commonly include sand, sandy & silty soil, loam and clay soil.

A method and use of an enantiomer 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) for enhancing plant attractiveness to beneficial insects by applying at least one time a composition having an effective amount of an enantiomer of DOPA selected from L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) and D-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (D-DOPA) or a mixture thereof to the leaves, stem and/or roots of the plant. The method provides an economical control of harmful insect pests and even allows preventive control prior to an infestation. As well as provide increases attraction of beneficial insects which in turn provide for an increased growth and propagation of the plant.

A method and use of an enantiomer 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) for enhancing plant attractiveness to beneficial insects by applying at least one time a composition having an effective amount of an enantiomer of DOPA selected from L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) and D-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (D-DOPA) or a mixture thereof to the leaves, stem and/or roots of the plant. The method provides an economical control of harmful insect pests and even allows preventive control prior to an infestation. As well as provide increases attraction of beneficial insects which in turn provide for an increased growth and propagation of the plant.

Provided is technology capable of performing production through a simple method using an inexpensive raw material and stably exhibiting a repellent or attractant effect on organisms.

The present technology provides a method for producing a repellent or attractant for organisms in which an oxidative decomposition treatment step in which a part of a plastic is oxidatively decomposed is performed to make it possible to generate one or more substances selected from aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, alcohols, and unsaturated bond compounds from the oxidatively decomposed plastic.

Provided is technology capable of performing production through a simple method using an inexpensive raw material and stably exhibiting a repellent or attractant effect on organisms.

The present technology provides a method for producing a repellent or attractant for organisms in which an oxidative decomposition treatment step in which a part of a plastic is oxidatively decomposed is performed to make it possible to generate one or more substances selected from aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, alcohols, and unsaturated bond compounds from the oxidatively decomposed plastic.