Production of hydrogel encapsulated nematodes
US4753799A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N63/12
- 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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