Abstract

The existence of semiochemicals that influence reproductive behavior in the West Indian sugarcane root stalk borer weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (L.) has been demonstrated. Semiochemicals are produced by both male and female weevils. The aggregation of weevils is interpreted as a pheromone-induced behavior and this specific attractant is produced by the male weevil.

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