METHYL EUGENOL NEW

Chemical Information

• Chemical name: Methyl Eugenol

• CAS No.: 93-15-2

• EINECS No.: 202-223-0

• Chemical class: Phenylpropanoid (aromatic ether)

• Function: Insect attractant (parapheromone)

• Target pests: Primarily male fruit flies (e.g., Bactrocera spp.)

• Mode of action: Strong olfactory attractant that lures male insects into traps, enabling monitoring or population suppression

Purpose of Application

• Monitoring: Detection of fruit fly presence, population density, and flight dynamics

• Mass Trapping / Male Annihilation: Reduction of male population to suppress reproduction

• Quarantine & Surveillance: Early detection in sensitive or regulated areas