Abstract: Methods for killing insects (e.g., Drosophila species such as Drosophila suzukii), involving treating an object or area with an insect (e.g., Drosophila species such as Drosophila suzukii) killing effective amount of a composition containing at least tyramine and/or N-methyl-tyramine, optionally a phagostimulant (e.g., sucrose), optionally food material (e.g., materials used to attract insects (e.g., Drosophila species such as Drosophila suzukii adults) such as grape juice, fruit juices, apple cider vinegars), optionally non-caloric sugars (e.g., sucralose and erythritol), and optionally a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for using the insect neuromodulator tyramine and/or one or more derivatives thereof delivered to insect populations to control certain aspects of such populations. The amount of tyramine and/or one or more derivatives thereof delivered on a per insect basis is significantly greater than a naturally-occurring amount of tyramine normally found in insects and causes deleterious effects including mortality of certain insect life forms and disruption of the reproductive capacity of others in the population.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for using the insect neuromodulator tyramine and/or one or more derivatives thereof delivered to insect populations to control certain aspects of such populations. The amount of tyramine and/or one or more derivatives thereof delivered on a per insect basis is significantly greater than a naturally-occurring amount of tyramine normally found in insects and causes deleterious effects including mortality of certain insect life forms and disruption of the reproductive capacity of others in the population.