A Wind Tunnel for Odor Mediated Insect Behavioural AssaysGeir K. Knudsen 1, Marco Tasin 2, Anders Aak 3, Gunda Thöming 1
1Division of Biotechnology and Plant Health, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (Nibio), 2Integrated Plant Protection Unit, Department of Plant Protection Biology, Swedish University of Agricultural Science, 3Department of Pest Control, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Here, we describe the construction and use of a wind tunnel for odor mediated behavioural assays with insects. The wind tunnel design facilitates the release of odor sources by several methods, with and without visual stimuli. Wind tunnel experiments are important methods to identify behaviorally active volatile chemicals.