Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
Patent
1997-04-17
1998-12-15
Levy, Neil S.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
424405, 424403, 424409, 424416, 424DIG10, 514552, 514560, 514739, 514744, 514762, 514919, A01N 2508
Patent
active
058493174
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods and compositions for retarding the movement of ants, wasps, and/or termites to a specific locus by use of farnesol or a farnesol related compound.
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Gaston Lyle K.
Shorey Harry H.
Levy Neil S.
Regents of the University of California
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