ABSTRACT
Pheromones are a class of semi chemicals, released by insects to communicate with other individuals of the same species. The key to all of these behavioural chemicals is that they leave the body of the first organism, pass through the air (or water) and reach the second organism, where they are detected by the receiver. The signals can be effective in attracting faraway mates. The application of biopesticides is a globally rising phenomenon on yearly basis, and the use of traditional insecticides is on the decline. Pheromones follow the process of mating disruption through chemical communication inhibitors, pheromones, and plant-based volatiles, and attractant-and-kill and push-pull strategies. Important successes have been obtained particularly in mating disruption with a significant reduction in pesticide use in low to moderate pest infestations.
