A pheromone cartridge hanging in a vineyardA pheromone cartridge hanging in a vineyard

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Symbol of a bottle with wine leesSymbol of a bottle with wine lees

… chemical signals that animals (and humans!) use to attract mates.

 In viticulture, they are used as a natural means of pest control. Winemakers hang small pheromone diffusers in their vineyards, which contain a concentrated load of pheromones to confuse pests. The scent prevents males and females from finding each other, and therefore stops them from reproducing.


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