Composition and method for the control of diabroticite insects.
Authors:
Schroder, R.F.W. Demilo, A.B. Lee, C.J. USDA
Source:
United States Department of Agriculture patents. 1999 Oct. 19, no. 5,968,541, 11 p.
NALT Subjects:
Zea mays corn insect pests Diabrotica insect control insect traps bait traps toxic substances chemical constituents of plants cucurbitacins plant extracts starch botanical insecticides dyes insecticidal properties patents USDA United States
Other Subjects:
phloxine B
Issue Date:
19-Oct-1999
Abstract:
Diabroticite insects, in particular the corn rootworm, are major pests of corn as well as a variety of other agricultural crops. The invention describes an aqueous composition which is effective as an insectide for the control of Diabroticite insects and contains a photoactive xanthene dye, such as phloxine B, as a toxicant and a cucurbitacin-containing feeding stimulant. Additives such as a starch thickener and an adherent may also be included in the composition.
