Pheromones for stored product pests would be used how?

• A. In baits
• B. In sprays
• C. In monitoring cards
• D. Traps

Answer: (D)

Pheromones for stored product pests are used as attractants inside a trap to lure insects to a capture device for monitoring. The idea is to draw the pests to a specific location where they can be counted or removed, giving you information on whether pests are present and at what level. This helps you detect an infestation early and decide if and when to take action, without relying on broad-spectrum sprays or edible baits. The pheromone lure is designed to attract the pest species specifically, making traps a targeted monitoring tool. Sprays and conventional baits serve different purposes (kill or consumption-based attraction) and aren’t the primary way pheromones are utilized in this context.