Sex pheromone of Carposina coreana (Lepidoptera: Carposinidae), a key pest of traditional Chinese medicinal plant Cornus officinalis : identification, field evaluation, and trap optimization

Key Points

• This research aims to identify the sex pheromone of C. coreana to facilitate pest control measures.
• Identified pheromone components of C. coreana.
• Conducted field evaluations to assess pheromone effectiveness.
• Optimized traps for effective monitoring.
• Established a foundation for sustainable pest management.
• Successfully identified key sex pheromone components.
• Field tests showed improved trapping efficiency.
• Results suggest potential for better management of C. officinalis production.