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Controlling sugar feeding insects

US8420070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

Westham Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Miri Simchoni-Barak · Nes Ziona, IL
Yosef Schlein · Jerusalem, IL
Gunter Muller · Frankfurt am Main, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2007
Grant date	Apr 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01N37/44
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for controlling sugar feeding insects by a chemical compositions which includes mixing an extract of flowers and of fruit, or their components in water with predetermined amount of sugar mixture and oral toxin. The methods also concern applying an effective amount of the insect bait to an area to be controlled and trapping or killing the insects by a bait stations. Methods of applying and the parameters of choosing a suitable location for applying the bait are disclosed.

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