Mating disruption
- Pronunciation
- /MAYT-ing dis-rup-shun/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Mating disruption
- Plural
- Mating disruptions
Definition
A pest control method where synthetic pheromones are released to confuse male insects, preventing them from locating females for mating.
Etymology
From the combination of 'mating' and 'disruption'.
Example
Mating disruption is used in agriculture to prevent fruit flies from laying eggs on crops.
Related Terms
- Pheromones
- Pest control
- Insect behavior
Usage Notes
Mating disruption is a type of insect pest management that relies on disrupting the natural mating process.