Abstract: Compositions of .alpha.-ionone were found to effectively attract rose chafers, Macrodactylus subspinosus (F.). The .alpha.-ionone may be used alone or in combination with one or more low-molecular-weight organic compounds including: (1) an organic acid component selected from the group of valeric acid, hexanoic acid, and mixtures thereof, (2) an ester component comprising octyl butyrate, and/or (3) an alcohol component comprising one or more higher alcohols. By attracting the beetles to field traps, the attractants are useful for the monitoring and control of these agricultural pests.

Abstract: Compositions of trans-2-nonenol were found to effectively attract rose chafter, Macrodactylus subspinosus (F.). The trans-2-nonenol may be used alone or in combination with one or more organic compounds including: (1) an organic acid component selected from the group of valeric acid, hexanoic acid, and mixtures thereof, (2) an ester component comprising octyl butyrate, and/or (3) an .alpha.-ionone component. By attracting the beetles to field traps, the attractants are useful for the monitoring and control of these agricultural pests.

Abstract: Novel attractants for the Mediterrean Fruit Fly, "Medfly," are disclosed. The attractants comprise isomeric blends of esters of iodo-trans-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid. In use, the attractants are competitive in attraction with the "standard" Medfly attractant, Trimedlure, "TML," but are much more persistent than TML.

Abstract: Certain cyclohexyl and cyclohexenyl aliphatic alcohols and ketones are potent attractants for Dacus latifrons, the Malaysian fruit fly. By attracting adult males to field traps, the compounds provide a means for detecting, monitoring, and controlling this agricultural pest.

Abstract: A number of novel amides were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel tetrahydro-pyridinyl amides were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.

Abstract: Novel lower alkyl esters of iodo-trans-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid are useful to attract the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, "Medfly," for prolonged periods of time. The esters are competitive in attraction with the current "standard" attractant, Trimedlure, but are much more persistent. The esters may be economically produced and possess the dual properties required for effective use in Medfly control programs.

Abstract: Certain esters of 4(and 5)-chloro-trans-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid act in a dual and advantageous capacity when added to the Mediterranean fruit fly attractant, trimedlure. They greatly reduce or eliminate crystallization of the solid trimedlure isomers that occurs on storage or use during cool weather and they significantly extend the attractive activity of trimedlure.

Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides were found to be effective insect repellents and some were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel amides were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.

Abstract: A number of alicyclic carboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are defined hereinbelow have been found to be useful insect repellents.

Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.

Abstract: 7-Ethoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-2-octene is highly active in preventing normal maturation of the yellow mealworm and the confused flour beetle.

Abstract: 7-Ethoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-2-octene and 1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-7-propoxy-2-octene are highly active in preventing normal maturation of the yellow mealworm and the confused flour beetle.