Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of inhibitors of the action of eukaryotic-type Acetyl-CoA carboxylase for controlling insect pests. The inhibitors are selected from arylphenoxypropionates and cyclohexanedione oximes, or their mixtures which may be used together with suitable additives, excipients and carriers. The invention further relates to an insecticidal composition comprising inhibitors of eukaryotic-type Acetyl-CoA carboxylase and further to a method for controlling undesired insect pests by applying an effective amount of eukaryotic-type Acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitors.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 6, 2005
Publication date:
February 23, 2006
Applicants:
Yissum Research Development Company fo the Hebrew University, State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Devp., Agr. Research Org (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
Inventors:
Shalom Applebaum, Baruch Rubin, Ada Rafaeli