I'm interested in lures for mosquito traps. I'm compiling a collection of effective mediums. I've heard that octenol is one such substance, as well as co2. I'd appreciate any information or if you could point me toward any research I'd appreciate it. Basically, different mosquito species react to octenol, lactic acid, CO2 etc in different ways.
Some chemicals have an attractant effect that is only apparent in the presence of a second chemical.
Such synergism is very common in the interactions of kairomones and pheromones. Feeding mosquitoes may even produce an invitation pheromone attracting other mosquitoes to the host. I hope that helps. Thanking you, Since this is the second message, that came across the net, I am passing on a post from an entomology friend. Mark, There is a wealth of literature on this topic.