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Production of hydrogel encapsulated nematodes

US4753799A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1987
Grant dateJun 28, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 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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