| abstract |
Described is an electronic insect repellency and attractancy tester used for measuring repellency and attractancy of compounds or compositions such as ketones, ketoesters, alcohol and/or esters for or against such insects as Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae. The apparatus includes inter-related active and passive insect interest electronic detecting, measuring and recording systems, an enclosed insect feeding and/or stimulating systems, a steady state radiation supply system and a steady state air treatment agent supply and conduction system. |