Control of insect pests

Details Control of insect pests Control of insect pests

1993-11-30

1996-01-16

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants

424 84, 424DIG8, 424410, 514739, 514919, A01N 2500, A01N 3102

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ABSTRACT:
Compositions are described for repelling and killing insect pests, such as fire ants and mosquitoes. Methods for controlling insect pests are found useful when applied to surfaces. A method for controlling ants, preferably fire ants, uses compositions containing the secretion from the large wax glands of ticks.

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