Used as a key component in gypsy moth mating disruption programs, this chemical interferes with the insect's ability to locate mates by saturating the environment with synthetic pheromone. It is deployed in forests and urban landscapes through dispensers or spray formulations to reduce mating success, thereby suppressing population growth and minimizing defoliation of trees. Its high specificity to gypsy moths makes it an environmentally friendly alternative to broad-spectrum insecticides, preserving beneficial insects and supporting integrated pest management strategies.