Iodinated hydrocarbon pesticide
US6465527B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N29/02
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is both a method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms, such as insects, nematodes and weeds by applying a compound comprised of both mono-iodinated hydrocarbons and di-iodinated hydrocarbons. The combination provides an effective insecticide and nemacide along with herbicidal properties without causing significant harm to the ozone layer. Additionally disclosed is a method of soil fumigation comprising applying to a soil an effective amount of a fumigant selected from diiodinated hydrocarbons, polyiodinated hydrocarbons and their combinations.
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