Pesticidal compositions
US7816410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pesticidal composition comprising (i) one or more essential oils selected from tagetes oil or a thymol containing oil such as thyme oil, or a mixture thereof, or components thereof which have insect repellent or deterrent properties, which have insect repellent or deterrent properties, wherein the total amount of such oil present does not exceed 10 % w/w; (ii) an agriculturally acceptable carrier oil and (iii) an emulsifier. In particular, the composition further comprises a compound, which remediates symptoms of viral infection, such as wintergreen oil. Use Of Compositions of this type in agriculture controls pests whilst reducing the amount of essential oil required. Furthermore, a combined effect of controlling insects, preventing reinfestation and viral symptom remediation is obtainable.
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