Used as a synthetic pheromone in agriculture for pest control, particularly in mating disruption strategies targeting insect pests such as the codling moth. It helps reduce reliance on conventional insecticides by interfering with insect mating behavior. Commonly deployed in orchards and vineyards via dispensers or sprayable formulations to manage populations of lepidopteran pests. Also used in monitoring traps to detect pest presence and optimize integrated pest management programs.