Method for controlling subterranean termite activity by forming a barrier
US8359784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N53/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method of protecting a man made structure containing wood and cellulose materials from subterranean termite damage, including reducing termite tubing on building surfaces, comprising applying a termiticidal composition in a band to the lowest portions of the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the structure, wherein the composition comprises a bifenthrin component.
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