Gustatory stimulant composition useful for corn rootworm control
US5464618A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N25/006
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A gustatory stimulant composition for beetles of the sub-family Galerucinae comprising a dried and powdered Cucurbitaceae plant material, a lubricant, and an adherent, and a method of making the composition are disclosed. Methods for enhancing the effectiveness of an adulticide used against galerucinid beetles, for controlling a beetle population, and for stimulating the feeding of a beetle population with the composition of this invention are also disclosed.
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