COMPOUNDS FROM PEPPER FLOWERS AND FRUITS AS POTENTIAL ATTRACTANTS FOR THE CAPTURE OF PEPPER WEEVIL

Two field experiments were conducted to evaluate synthetic attractants derived from pepper flowers, flower buds and fruits, alone or in combination with the aggregation pheromone. The evaluation was carried out release recapture of Anthonomus eugenii adults at different distances four cardinal points separate trials. volatility mixture pheromone determined by gas chromatographic analysis volatiles captured dynamic headspace. traps essential oil insects 10 m, while trapped up 60 m. did not increase number recaptures compared single together geranic acid recaptured 15 although they significantly control. exclusion reduced (P<0.05), failed capture weevils. results could be improved increasing concentrations compounds adding other released during reproductive stages pepper. These guide future efforts for development tools based on plant monitoring this pest.