Pheromone trap

Verger du Cap, August 2, 2021
Location: Cap-Saint-Ignace (Québec)
Photo: Judith Douville
There’s another way to combat insects that wreak havoc and, at the same time, to attract pollinating insects, or those that enable flowers to become fruit. This method involves the use of pheromones.
What are pheromones? Pheromones are substances secreted by animals, insects, certain plants and even mushrooms. They enable individuals of the same species to communicate with one another. Pheromones are very effective among insects, which is why we use pheromone traps.