Hydrogel encapsulated nematodes
US4615883A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 1985 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N63/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Method and composition for an insecticide comprising a hydrated hydrogel capsule containing an insecticidally effective amount of at least one nematode capable of infecting an insect host, which capsule has sufficient hydration to maintain the viability and infectivity of said nematode. Also disclosed are methods for providing said insecticidal compositions.
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