4-[3-(3,3-dimethyloxiran-2-yl)-1-methylpropyl]-1-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-ol

This compound is a component of the sex or aggregation pheromone for significant agricultural pests such as the Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) and the Harlequin bug (Murgantia histrionica). By mimicking the natural chemical signals released by females, it efficiently attracts males to traps. In practical applications, this pheromone is widely deployed in orchards, vegetable fields, and row crops to monitor the population density and distribution of these piercing-sucking pests in real-time. It guides growers in implementing precise biological or physical control measures at the optimal time, serving as a vital tool for reducing pesticide use, enhancing efficiency, and achieving green agricultural goals.