Attraction
And what did they discover? High concentrations of substances such asfarnesyl acetate and hexadecyl acetate have been found in these webs, which, like pheromones, appear to attract male web-forming spiders.
But before we come to any conclusions, it’s important to point out that this study was only conducted on web-forming spiders. And these are different arachnid species than wolf spiders, points out Dr. Jerome Rovner, a professor and biologist at Ohio University who is also affiliated with the Arachnological Society.
This does not automatically mean that such substances have the same effect on wolf spiders, because the pheromones are very specific and wolf spiders do not mix with web-forming spiders, confirms Dr. George Uetz, a professor and biologist at the University of Cincinnati.
Logical explanation
Experts aren’t surprised that more wolf spiders are now being seen. When it’s cold, wolf spiders are more likely to duck into homes for shelter. In short: according to experts it is more likely that it is a coincidence. They see no connection between the rumors and the available facts.
Then we have the other point of pheromones. Why is it true that the substances mentioned are present in more skin care products? Yes and no. In fact, they are sometimes found in perfumes, but you can also find them in nature. For example,farnesyl acetate is found in citrus fruits, menthol oils, and blue agave, while hexadecyl acetate is also found in various insects. So nothing new.
Answered with a wink
How did it end? The Brazilian body butter manufacturer had to respond to the flood of rumors. The company did this with facts and humor. They emphasized that their products are free of the substances mentioned and clarified with a wink that the enormous appeal of their products comes from humans and not from arachnids. Sephora also confirmed that the rumors and claims on social media are unfounded.
Moral of the story: Don’t believe everything you see online. The Internet is a great source of information, but unfortunately also of misinformation. Therefore, always check your sources. And one thing is certain: my products do not contain perfumes, so you can use them with complete peace of mind without fear of unwanted company of furry and corpulent people…
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