Compositions and methods for controlling arthropod parasite and pest infestations

US9540642B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture · US
• Beeologics, Inc. · US
• Monsanto Technology LLC · US

Inventors

• Alex Inberg · Chesterfield, US
• Mahak Kapoor · Chesterfield, US
• Jay Evans · Harwood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 4, 2014
• Grant date: Jan 10, 2017
• Expiry date: Nov 4, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12N2310/14
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.