Used in pest management, particularly in forestry, to disrupt the behavior of bark beetles. It acts as a repellent signaling that trees are already colonized, helping protect healthy conifers from infestation. Applied via dispensers in forests during beetle flight seasons. Also used in monitoring programs to attract or deter specific insect species. Found in some natural insect repellent formulations. Has potential in essential oil blends for its aromatic properties, though this is secondary to its primary role in ecological pest control.