Control of Flies and Cockroaches by Insect Hormones.
Abstract
The report summarizes the work conducted on insect cuticular tanning and sclerotization. Possible practical applications of these studies are based on the knowledge that the insect's survival during evolution is in great measure due to their hard, cuticular exoskeleton which protects them from predators and environment stresses (e.g. dessication). If the mechanism of cuticle tanning is elucidated, effective insect control could be obtained by devising methods to inhibit or interfere with the tanning process. The current report summarizes our studies on the relationship between a hemolymph phenolic conjugate and cuticular tanning in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 19, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767086
Entities
People
- Lawrence I. Gilbert
Organizations
- Northwestern University