Fly Bait Tricosene White Fly Attractant Insect Pheromone This product serves as an effective attractant for flies and other
insects. When combined with insecticides, it significantly enhances
insecticide efficiency and reduces the required dosage.
Z-9-Tricosene (muscalure) is an insect pheromone naturally produced
by female dipteran flies, such as houseflies, to attract males for
mating. It is widely used in pest control products like Maxforce
Quickbayt by Bayer to lure male flies into traps and prevent
reproduction. Product Specifications | PRODUCT | Muscalure | | SYNONYMS | Z-9-tricosene | | ICAMA REG.NO. | WP20080055 | | CHEMICAL FORMULA | CH3(CH2)7CH==CH(CH2)12CH3 | | MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 322.6 | | APPEARANCE | Clear, water-white to yellow | | ODOR | Mild to oily. Faint waxy | | SOLUBILITY | Soluble in hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, esters. Insoluble in
water. | | SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 25°C | 0.807 | | BOILING RANGE | 174-178°C @0.1 mm | | FLASH POINT (closed cup) | >235°F (113°C) | | ANALYSIS | Z-9-Tricosene = 90% | | SUGGESTED USES | Sex pheromones for the female housefly |
Key Features - Muscalure effectively attracts pests including flies and rushes
- Widely used in combination with insecticides to enhance killing
efficiency at suggested doses of 0.05-0.5% in formulations
- Functions as a gathering agent to entice pests to congregate and
feed, leading to effective elimination
- Serves as both male and female housefly sex attractant for mating
disruption and can be used as poison bait when mixed with
pesticides
Working Mechanism Z-9-Tricosene is a sex pheromone naturally produced by female house
flies (Musca domestica) to attract males. In bees, it functions as
one of the communication pheromones released during the waggle
dance. This product is a chemically synthesized insect pheromone
that demonstrates excellent attraction effects on cockroaches and
flies. When used in combination with insecticides, it significantly
improves insecticidal efficiency. This product is designed
exclusively for use as an attractant in insecticide formulations. Shelf Life Two years when stored under directed conditions Storage and Transportation - Store in a cool, ventilated area away from high temperatures and
direct sunlight
- Do not mix with food, beverages, grains, or animal feed
- Keep out of reach of children and store in locked containers
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