Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (Nibio)

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Behavior

A Wind Tunnel for Odor Mediated Insect Behavioural Assays

Geir K. Knudsen¹, Marco Tasin², Anders Aak³, Gunda Thöming¹

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.