Snail bait

US6384082B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC · DE

Inventors

• Wolfgang Wirth · Monheim, DE
• Hans-Jürgen Schnorbach · Monheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 26, 2001
• Grant date: May 7, 2002
• Expiry date: Feb 26, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01N47/22
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Novel slug and snail baits, comprisinga) 3,5-dimethyl-4-methylthio-phenyl methylcarbamate, optionally in a mixture with one or more other molluscicidally active compounds,b) fine cereal flour,c) modified starch and a formaldehyde-releasing substance,d) molasses ande) optionally additives,a process for preparing these slug and snail baits and their use for controlling terrestrial slugs and snails.