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The aim is to create an effective lure that attracts both male and female Z. cucurbitae for better monitoring.

April 1, 2026Pest Management Science1 citationsOpen Access

Synergistic attraction: Development and field evaluation of a multicomponent lure for Zeugodacus cucurbitae based on host‐plant volatiles and gut bacterium‐derived volatiles

JLJuan LiQingdao Agricultural University GCGuangmei ChenAgricultural Information Institute YYYifei YueShihezi University

Key Points

The aim is to create an effective lure that attracts both male and female Z. cucurbitae for better monitoring.
Developed a multicomponent formulation using host-plant and bacterium-derived volatiles.
Field-tested the lure across different seasonal periods: early, peak, and late.
Demonstrated stable attraction of Z. cucurbitae throughout various seasons.
Overcame limitations of traditional lures that attract only males.

Abstract

This multicomponent formulation helps overcome the male-only attraction of conventional lures and showed stable field performance across early-season, peak-season and late-season periods. These results support the development of more effective monitoring and integrated management strategies for Z. cucurbitae. © 2026 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

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