Chemistry of the pheromones of mealybug and scale insects

Natural Product Reports Pub Date: 2015-03-20 DOI: 10.1039/C4NP00143E

Abstract

Covering: 1979 to 2014

This article comprehensively reviews the syntheses of all known sex pheromones of scales and mealybugs, describes how they were identified, and how the synthetic pheromones are used in insect management.

Graphical abstract: Chemistry of the pheromones of mealybug and scale insects
Recommended Literature