Article
Repellent Properties of δ-Octalactone Against the Tsetse Fly, Glossina morsitans Morsitans
Journal of Insect Science
(2008)
Abstract
δ-octalactone, produced by several Bovidae, has been suggested as a potential repellant of tsetse fly attack. Racemic δ-octalactone was synthesized via an abbreviated route. The product was assayed against 3-day old starved teneral female tsetse flies, Glossina morsitans morsitans Wiedemann (Diptera: Glossinidae), in a choice wind tunnel and found to be a potent tsetse repellent at doses ≥0.05 mg in 200 μl of paraffin oil (0.05 >p >0.01).
Keywords
- allomone,
- bioassay,
- choice wind tunnel,
- olfaction,
- racemic o-octalactone synthesis
Disciplines
Publication Date
May, 2008
Citation Information
Martin T. Mwangi, Nicholas K. Gikonyo and Isaiah O. Ndiege. "Repellent Properties of δ-Octalactone Against the Tsetse Fly, Glossina morsitans Morsitans" Journal of Insect Science Vol. 8 Iss. 43 (2008) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/martin_thuo/1/