Sprayable controlled-release, male annihilation technique (MAT) formulation and insect control

A male annihilation insecticide formulation, having a viscosity appropriate for use in aerial or backpack spray applications and suitable for on-crop or off-crop uses, comprises an insect toxicant and a male-specific attractant, such as a parapheromone, for a target insect species, such as fruit fly...

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Main Authors BOUCHER RAYMOND E.JR, MAFRA-NETO AGENOR, COLER REGINALD, TUTTLE STEVE, HERTLEIN MARK
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.05.2008
Subjects
AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES, AS HERBICIDES
FISHING
FORESTRY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HUNTING
PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTSTHEREOF
TRAPPING
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Summary:A male annihilation insecticide formulation, having a viscosity appropriate for use in aerial or backpack spray applications and suitable for on-crop or off-crop uses, comprises an insect toxicant and a male-specific attractant, such as a parapheromone, for a target insect species, such as fruit fly, dispersed and entrapped in an emulsion comprising a biodegradable wax, an emulsifiers, and water.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20070982915