Orientation and Developmental Inhibition in the Housefly by Certain Terpenoids

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Abstract
Several terpenoids were tested on the eggs, larvae and adults of the housefly, Musca domestica L., for effects on their orientation and development. Eugenol and farnesol attracted the flies and inhibited their embryonic/larval development. In certain doses, l-imonene, citronellol and carvone attracted the flies but did not inhibit their development. The remaining terpenoids inhibited the development of the flics in different doses but repelled them to varying degrees. The possibility jf housefly control by compounds with acceptable odors and having both the properties of attracting flies as well as inhibiting their development is discussed.

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