Baits, Attractants, Or Lures (non-food) Patents (Class 424/84)
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Publication number: 20140004075Abstract: The invention relates to a four component pheromone composition that attracts male light brown apple moths and can be used to control moth populations. The pheromone composition comprises (E)-11-tetradecenyl acetate, (E,E)-9,11-tetradecadienyl acetate, (E)-11-tetradecen-1-ol and (E)-11-hexadecenyl acetate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: David Maxwell Suckling, Ashraf M. El-Sayed
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Publication number: 20130340686Abstract: Semiochemical compositions comprising a feline scratch marking semiochemical analogues of these semiochemical compositions and a method to prevent cats from scratching in particular places and on multiple objects are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Institut de Recherche en Semiochimie et Ethologie AppliqueeInventor: Patrick Pageat
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Patent number: 8603510Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semichemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Publication number: 20130315971Abstract: An odorant substance for use in as an attractant for snout beetles and a method for controlling snout beetles are provided. The odorant substance includes at least one of: Cyclopropane carboxylic acid; 5-Methyl-2-hexanone; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone (“Mesifurane or berry furanone”); Anisole; and 3-Methoxy acetophenone. The method of controlling snout beetles includes applying the odorant substance to attract the snout beetles, e.g. by applying the substance to mechanical traps, combining the substances with insecticides, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: Schalk Francois Mouton
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Publication number: 20130309287Abstract: The present invention relates to a bait system comprising a rodent bait, which is packed in a biodegradable foil containing polyester and starch. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling rodents, comprising the steps of a) packing said rodent bait in said biodegradable foil, and b) offering the packed bait to rodents. It also relates to a bait system comprising, as separate components, a) said rodent bait, and b) said biodegradable, for combined use in controlling rodents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Marcelo Hoyos, Ernesto Mino Naranjo
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Patent number: 8586021Abstract: The present invention provides a mimetic egg comprising ?-glucosidase, a salt thereof, a biological fragment thereof or a ?-glucosidase-related peptide as an egg recognition pheromone in its base material mimicking an egg of a insect pests, particularly a termite, a method for exterminating and controlling insect pests, and a tool for a biological study using the same.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: National University Corporation Okayama UniversityInventor: Kenji Matsuura
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Publication number: 20130302269Abstract: An insect control formulation including methyl eugenol, cue lure and a biodegradable wax carrier is a surprisingly effective attractant for Oriental fruit flies (Bactrocera dorsalis) and Melon flies (Bactrocera cucurbitae). Formulation embodiments that include at least one insect toxicant are surprisingly effective for use in fruit fly MAT attract and kill systems, and are suitable for on-crop or off-crop uses. Formulation embodiments can be provided as aqueous emulsions having viscosities appropriate for use in aerial or backpack spray applications or for delivery using caulk gun-type or grease pump-type devices. Other formulation embodiments can be provided as solid blocks, granules or powders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Luis Enrique Gomez, Christina Elizabeth Coen
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Publication number: 20130295154Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcapsule comprising a capsule core, which contains a pheromone, and a capsule wall, which contains in polymerized form 30 to 90% by weight of one or more C1-C24-alkyl esters of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and/or maleic acid (monomers I), 10 to 70% by weight of one or more difunctional and/or poly-functional monomers (monomers II), and 0 to 40% by weight of one or more other monomers (monomer III), in each case based on the total weight of the monomers. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of said microcapsules; a method for controlling undesired insect infestation; and a composition for controlling undesired insect infestation comprising a pheromone and ethyl 3-methylbutanoate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Ouidad Benlahmar, Tina Schroeder-Grimonpont, Joseph Stracke, Tiffany Hennessey, Clark D. Klein, Claude Taranta
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Publication number: 20130287727Abstract: The present specification discloses psyllid attractants, compositions comprising such attractants, lures, traps and other devices using such attractants, methods and uses to attract, capture and/or kill psyllids using such attractants, compositions and/or lures, traps and/or other devices, and methods and uses for monitoring a psyllid population using such attractants, compositions and/or lures, traps and/or other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: INSCENT, INC.Inventors: Daniel F. Woods, Spiros Dimitratos
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Patent number: 8568759Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally compatible, pesticidal composition and method for the control of insect pests. The composition includes two components. The first component is a chelating agent, a metal complex of a chelating agent, and mixtures thereof, and the second component is preferably a carrier material.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventor: Diana L. Parker
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Publication number: 20130273130Abstract: The present invention provides novel “green” solid bait compositions and their use thereof for protecting fruits from fruit fly pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONInventors: Michal Mazor, Ahmed Nasser
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Publication number: 20130266535Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insect attractant having an amount of methyl salicylate effective to attract a plurality of vectors of citrus greening disease and an agriculturally acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Lukasz L. Stelinski, Jared G. Ali, Hans T. Alborn, Rajinder Mann, Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski
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Publication number: 20130236417Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds useful as insect repellents and compositions comprising such repellents. The disclosure further provides insect traps and method for identifying ligands and cognates for biological molecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Anandasankar Ray, Sean M. Boyle
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Publication number: 20130230482Abstract: There is provided a water dispersion for a sustained release preparation, the dispersion having viscosity at 25° C. of not more than 100 mPa·s and including polymer particles which are obtained by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A); at least one kind of a hydrophilic substance (B) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 20% by weight relative to a total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), being selected from a group consisting of a surfactant, a plasticizer and a moisturizer; polyvinyl alcohol (C) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 30% by weight relative to a total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), having a degree of saponification of more than 82 mol %; and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Nissin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryuichi Saguchi, Takehiko Fukumoto, Masahiko Ikka, Kouji Kinoshita, Hiroyuki Saitou, Yoshihiro Ozawa
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Publication number: 20130230481Abstract: There is provided a water dispersion for a sustained release preparation, the dispersion having viscosity at 25° C. of not more than 100 mPa·s and including polymer particles which are obtained by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), polyvinyl alcohol (C2) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 50% by weight relative to a total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), having a degree of saponification of more than 91.5 mol % and less than 98 mol %, and water. There is also provided a sustained release preparation including the water dispersion and a volatile active substance which is selected from a group consisting of a pheromone substance, an agricultural chemical, an aromatic, a deodorant and an antibacterial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Nissin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryuichi Saguchi, Takehiko Fukumoto, Masahiko Ikka, Kouji Kinoshita, Hiroyuki Saitou, Yoshihiro Ozawa
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Publication number: 20130230480Abstract: There is provided a a sustained release preparation including a dispersion for a sustained release preparation and a volatile active substance, the dispersion having viscosity at 25° C. of not more than 100 mPa·s and including polymer particles which are obtained by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), polyvinyl alcohol (C1) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 30% by weight relative to a total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), having a degree of saponification of more than 82 mol % but not more than 91.5 mol %, polyvinyl alcohol (C3) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 30% by weight relative to the total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), having a degree of saponification of not less than 98 mol %, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Nissin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryuichi Saguchi, Takehiko Fukumoto, Masahiko Ikka, Kouji Kinoshita, Hiroyuki Saitou, Yoshihiro Ozawa
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Patent number: 8518389Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel protein, TR17, which is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor superfamily. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human TR17. TR17 polypeptides are also provided as anti TR17 antibodies and vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to methods of killing cells using the antibodies of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Human Genome SciencesInventors: Steven M. Ruben, Kevin P. Baker
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Patent number: 8512689Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a mixture that can facilitate preservation of animal scent, such as, e.g., doe pee; as well as to an apparatus and method for creating the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: Mickey McArthur Kennedy
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Patent number: 8506946Abstract: The invention provides compositions for attracting noctuid moths, which include at least one pheromone and at least one synergist. The synergist is a naturally-occurring phytochemical compound. The synergist is preferably ?-caryophyllene, iso-caryophyllene, ?-humulene, or combinations thereof. The invention also provides traps containing the composition for attracting noctuid moths, and methods for attracting, capturing, killing or sterilizing noctuid moths using the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Cotton IncorporatedInventor: Gerald H. McKibben
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Patent number: 8506977Abstract: An insect bait comprising particles of an insect-killing compound onto which a coating of insect attracting material has been applied, and the method by which this bait is prepared.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: David Lynn Cameron
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Patent number: 8501207Abstract: The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Paul Stamets
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Publication number: 20130189222Abstract: An unsaturated hydroxyl-ester pheromone for the neotropical root weevil Diaprepes abbreviatus has been isolated, identified and synthesized. It is useful for trapping the weevil to reduce or prevent damage to plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventor: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
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Patent number: 8481020Abstract: Pheromone compositions based on a combination of squalene, linoleic acid and 1-docosanol are described. The compositions are useful for behavior modification in mammals that exhibit undesirable or harmful stress-related behaviors.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry Nouvel, Luis Rios, Cuong Tu Ba
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Patent number: 8475783Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein is a device and method for generating carbon dioxide as an attractant for biting arthropods in combination with a trap, comprising: a reaction chamber charged with an aqueous acid solution when in use; a gas outlet from the reaction chamber connecting between the reaction chamber and the trap; a feeder reservoir containing a powder when in use, said powder comprising a bicarbonate salt; and means for controllably adding the powder to the reaction chamber; whereby carbon dioxide is generated in the reaction chamber, passed through the outlet and into the trap.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: John Prohaska
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Patent number: 8470881Abstract: The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, a first chemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and a second chemical lure comprising a source of ammonia. The lures may be employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Emma A Durand, Miaoyong Cao, Cuixia Liu, Richard B. Dunne
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Publication number: 20130149278Abstract: A composition that attracts insects and which is sufficiently ingested by the insects as to kill the insects, the composition having a boron-containing compound; a saccharide, and a solvent. The composition optionally includes a preservative, at least one organic acid, or an alkali or an alkaline earth sale thereof, and optionally at least one hygroscopic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: NISUS CORPORATIONInventor: Nisus Corporation
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Publication number: 20130142753Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein is a device and method for generating carbon dioxide as an attractant for biting arthropods in combination with a trap, comprising: a reaction chamber charged with an aqueous acid solution when in use; a gas outlet from the reaction chamber connecting between the reaction chamber and the trap; a feeder reservoir containing a powder when in use, said powder comprising a bicarbonate salt; and means for controllably adding the powder to the reaction chamber; whereby carbon dioxide is generated in the reaction chamber, passed through the outlet and into the trap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Inventor: John Prohaska
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Patent number: 8454985Abstract: A termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces palatable to termites embedded within a water resistant polyurethane foam matrix. Another termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces embedded within a water-absorbent polyurethane foam matrix. Yet another termite bait includes at least one cellulosic food material piece encapsulated within a water resistant polyurethane foam coating. Such termite baits can be used alone or in a monitoring device or other termite control device. Another termite control device includes a container, a cellulosic food material within the container and a water resistant polyurethane foam positioned to separate the food material from its environment. The container can contain a termite bait as described above or can include a chamber containing a cellulosic food material and at least one pocket containing a polyurethane foam barrier to reduce intrusion of water through the pocket to the food material.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLCInventors: Joseph Edward Eger, Jr., Donald E. Williams, III, Sol M. Mirasol, Mike P. Tolley, Joseph J DeMark, Matthew T. Messenger, Phillip J. Howard
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Patent number: 8454983Abstract: A method for controlling Dipteran larvae or a method for inhibiting the development of larvicidal resistance, controlling resistant populations and reducing resistance levels in Diptera by introducing a larvicidally-effective amount of a combination of a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis and a strain of Bacillus sphaericus into an environment containing Dipteran larvae; and a composition of the combination are disclosed. Preferably both strains are non-genetically modified.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Valent BioSciences CorporationInventors: Peter DeChant, Bala N. Devisetty
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Publication number: 20130129804Abstract: The invention relates to bait formulations comprising at least one iron salt, at least one component selected from among methyl glycine-N,N-diacetic acid, glutamine-N,N-diacetic acid, and the alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and ammonium salts thereof; and at least one starch-containing component. The invention also relates to the use of said bait formulation for controlling terrestrial slugs and snails and to a method for controlling terrestrial slugs and snails using the bait formulation of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: COMPO GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Otto Schweinsberg, Arthur Ziegler
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Publication number: 20130129667Abstract: The use of individual chemical compounds as attractants in traps for yellow jacket wasps Vespula germanica, and more specifically, the use of certain alcohols of more than 7 carbon atoms, aldehydes more than 4 carbon atoms, and cetones more than 6 carbon atoms as attractants for specific yellow jacket wasps V. germanica, in traps placed in locations where these insects are pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Renato Ripa Schaul
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Publication number: 20130108577Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or microcrystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: BASF CorporationInventor: BASF Corporation
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Patent number: 8431115Abstract: An animal attractant composition comprising 35 weight percent to 45 weight percent of a primary mineral mixture, 35 weight percent to 45 weight percent of a cobalt iodized salt, 15 weight percent to 25 weight percent of a trace mineral and Vitamins A, B and E and a method for forming an artificial animal lick that lasts no less than 3 months.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Jeffrey Grimolfson
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Publication number: 20130101548Abstract: A biodegradable hydrogel has been made based on high concentrations of whey protein isolate (WP1). WP1 gels of different compositions were fabricated by thermally inducing gelation of high-concentration suspensions of protein, and characterized for compressive strength and modulus, hydration swelling and drying properties, mechanical behavior change due to polysaccharide additives, and intrinsic pore network structure. The gels were shown to be compatible with bone cells and could be used as bone tissue scaffolds. In addition, WP1 fibers were produced by electrospinning. Several additives could be incorporated into the WPI gels, including structural additives, growth factors, amino acids, etc. The WP1 hydrogels can be made with glycerol to increase flexibility and stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: James E. Henry, Mia Dvora
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Patent number: 8420070Abstract: Methods for controlling sugar feeding insects by a chemical compositions which includes mixing an extract of flowers and of fruit, or their components in water with predetermined amount of sugar mixture and oral toxin. The methods also concern applying an effective amount of the insect bait to an area to be controlled and trapping or killing the insects by a bait stations. Methods of applying and the parameters of choosing a suitable location for applying the bait are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Westham Ltd.Inventors: Miri Simchoni-Barak, Yosef Schlein, Gunter C. Muller
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Patent number: 8414875Abstract: The present invention is related to bait which is water resistance, especially for fire ants. Its water resistance, anti-oxidation and the use of fire ants favorite eating formula which can mix with different toxic substances, and the production is easy and low cost, suitable for use in Taiwan or other humid areas to control fire ants.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: Cheng-Jen Shih, Lekhnath Kafle
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Publication number: 20130078211Abstract: Provided herein are uses of the Harlequin bug pheromone, murgantiol, alone or in a synergistic combination with at least one other stink bug attractant, such as methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate or methyl (2E,4Z)-decadienoate, or both, for attracting stink bugs such as the brown marmorated stink bug in outdoor settings. Stink bug traps comprising murgantiol, or synergistic compositions comprising murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant, and methods of using these compositions in traps outdoors are provided. Compositions comprising murgantiol are also described as synergistic combinations of murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Sterling International Inc.Inventors: Qing-He Zhang, Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
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Publication number: 20130078212Abstract: Disclosed are double stranded RNA constructs used to inhibit the expression of guanine nucleotide binding (3-subunit to induce mortality in ants classified in the Formicidae family.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Liming Zhao, Jian Chen
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Patent number: 8404225Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to the detection of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptra: B-prestidae) and in particular to the use of contact sex phenomones therefor. Analysis of the elytral hydrocarbons from male and female emerald ash borer, that were freshly emerged vs. sexually mature (>10 days old) revealed a female-specific compound, 9-methyl-pentacosane (9-Me-C25), only present in sexually mature females. This material was synthesized by the Wittig reaction of 2-decanone with (n-hexadecyl)-triphenylphosphonium bromide followed by catalytic reduction to yield racemic 9-Me C25, which matched the natural compound by GC/MS (retention time and EI-mass spectrum). In field bioassays with freeze-killed sexually mature A. planipennis females, feral males spent significantly more time in contact and attempting copulation with unwashed females than with females that had been washed in n-hexane to remove the cuticular hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Peter Silk, Jon Sweeney, Krista Ryall, Barry Lyons
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Publication number: 20130067790Abstract: A deer lure and a method for making a deer lure that allows hunters and photographers to easily attract deer, primarily bucks, in specific locations for the purpose of collecting census data on the bucks. The lure is a pre-orbital gland lure where left and right pre-orbital glands are matched together to provide a total DNA of that specific family of deer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: John Walter McNicholas
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Patent number: 8398965Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a wax and scent impregnated soil for use in hunting and trapping. The soil is dried and mixed with wax and a scent such as the urine of a target species. The wax makes the soil water resistant and prevents it from freezing. In addition, the wax increases the ability of the soil to retain the impregnated scent over a period of time. The soil is used to attract various animals to traps or target hunting areas. Alternatively, the soil can be spread around to disguise the scent of a hunter or trapper such that they are not detected by the animals they are pursuing. A repellant version can be made by using a repellant scent.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Michael Lamoreaux
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Publication number: 20130058890Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for controlling insect infestation via RNAi-mediated gene silencing, whereby the intact insect cell(s) are contacted with a double-stranded RNA from outside the insect cell(s) and whereby the double-stranded RNA is taken up by the intact insect cell(s). In one particular embodiment, the methods of the invention are used to alleviate plants from insect pests. Alternatively, the methods are used for treating and/or preventing insect infestation on a substrate or a subject in need of such treatment and/or prevention. Suitable insect target genes and fragments thereof, dsRNA constructs, recombinant constructs and compositions are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Devgen NVInventors: Romaan Raemaekers, Laurent Kubler, Geert Karel Maria Plaetinck, Els Vanbleu, Thierry Andre Olivier Eddy Bogaert
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Publication number: 20130045178Abstract: The invention provides in part dialkoxybenzene and eugenol compounds for controlling infestation by a Lymantria dispar, and methods thereof. The compounds include a compound of Formula I: where R1 may be methyl, ethyl, propyl, n-butyl, isopentyl (3-methylbutyl) or allyl; R2 may be at positions 2, 3 or 4 and may be H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, n-butyl, isopentyl (3-methylbutyl) or allyl; and R3 may be optionally present at positions 2, 3 and 4, and is allyl; with the provisos that when R2 is at position 2, R3 if present is at position 3, or when R2 is at position 3, R3 if present is at positions 2 or 4, or when R2 is at position 4, R3 if present is at position 2; or of Formula II: where R1 may be methyl, ethyl, propyl, n-butyl, isopentyl (3-methylbutyl) or allyl; or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: ERIKA PLETTNER, Yongmei Gong, Regine Gries
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Publication number: 20130039863Abstract: Methods of controlling the feeding and/or breeding behavior of a target insect are disclosed in which a host plant is provided a substantial distance from a plant of interest, chemical attractant that induces the target insect to lay eggs on the host plant is applied to the host plant, application of the chemical attractant to the host plant is repeated as required to induce residual target-insect populations to lay eggs on the host plant, and wherein the behavior is controlled when a substantial number of off-spring belonging to subsequent generations themselves mature and display a preference for laying eggs on the same type of host plant on which they were reared without further application of the chemical attractant is provided. Also disclosed are methods of deterring target insect feeding and breeding on plants of interest by applying toxic plant extract to the plants of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: University of the West Indies a Regional Institution established by Royal CharterInventors: Trevor Herbert Yee, Charah Tabetha Watson, Eric Garraway
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Publication number: 20130028858Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a novel composition and use thereof, for the attraction and detection of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire. The composition comprises (3Z)-dodecen-12-olide and ash foliar or cortical volatiles (green leaf volatiles) associated with a prism trap of a color in the green range of the visible light spectrum. A significant increase in the capture of male A. planipennis is achieved when traps were deployed in the upper tree canopy. This invention is the first demonstration of increased attraction with a combination of a pheromone and a green leaf volatile in a Buprestid species.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Peter J. SILK, David MAGEE, Krista RYALL, Peter MAYO
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Patent number: 8361487Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent ant controller for protecting wooden materials such as trees, board fences, sleepers, etc. and structures such as shrines, temples, houses, outhouses, factories, etc. from termites, and for controlling ants doing harm to crops or humans, which contains as active ingredient thereof a hydrazine derivative represented by general formula (I) [wherein A represents one of formulas (II), (III), (IV), and (V), (wherein R4 and R5 are H, C1-C6 alkyl, etc.; X is 1 to 5 substituents selected from H, halogen and (halo) C1-C6 alkyl); R1 is H or C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3 are H, OH, C1-C6 alkyl, phenylcarbonyl, etc.; Y is 1 to 5 substituents selected from H, halogen, nitro and cyano; Z is halogen, cyano, C1-C6 alkyl, etc.; and W is O or S]; and a method for application of the ant controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Kazuhiro Takagi, Yasuhiro Wada, Rikio Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20130017950Abstract: The present disclosure relates to 5,8-difluoro-4-(2-(4-(heteroaryloxy)-phenyl)ethylamino)quinazolines and their use as agrochemicals and animal health products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: William K. Brewster, Carla J.R. Klittich, Chenglin Yao, Yuanming Zhu, Brent J. Rieder
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Publication number: 20130019348Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”) The molecules disclosed in this document are related to the field of processes to produce molecules that are useful as pesticides (e.g., acaricides, insecticides, molluscicides, and nematicides), such molecules, and processes of using such molecules to control pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Gary D. Crouse, David A. Demeter, Thomas C. Sparks, Nick X. Wang, William H. Dent, III, Carl Deamicis, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Erich W. Baum, Lindsey G. Fischer, Natalie C. Giampietro
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Publication number: 20130014428Abstract: Disclosed are methods which include exposing a beetle of the species Pityophthorus juglandis and/or treating surfaces susceptible to infestation by the species or to infection by Geosmithia morbida with compositions including one or more semiochemicals capable of being produced by Pityophthorus juglandis. The semiochemicals can be 3-methyl-2-buten-1-ol, conophthorin or chalcogran. Also disclosed are compositions and systems used in the methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Steven J. Seybold, Paul L. Dallara, Lori J. Nelson, Andrew D. Graves, Stacy M. Hishinuma, Regine Gries
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Patent number: RE44543Abstract: Termite foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits and attractants for termites are provided. They comprise cellulose, naphthalenic compounds, water and potentially other termite-preferred nutrients. Methods of monitoring the presence of termites using such matrices and methods of controlling termites using such matrices to deliver termite toxins are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Maria Guadalupe Rojas, Juan A. Morales-Ramos, Frederick Green, III, Thomas A. Kuster