Watch: Cigarette Beetle Pheromone Research and Field Application

Written By Casey Vollmer

Education on Cigarette Beetle Pheromones

Science, Education, Innovation, and Quality Products are the pillars making Insects Limited a leader in pheromone technology.

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Following the theme this month, Rizana Mahroof, Ph.D. goes into detail about Cigarette beetle pheromone research and field application.

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