Saponin containing anti-feedant and molluscicide for terrestrial

Details Saponin containing anti-feedant and molluscicide for terrestrial Saponin containing anti-feedant and molluscicide for terrestrial

1992-07-16

1994-03-01

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants

424405, 424500, 424502, 4241951, A01N 2512, A01N 6500

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052905578

ABSTRACT:
A composition is provided which serves as an antifeedant, preventing terrestrial molluscs from feeding upon living plants. The active ingredient, which may be present at concentrations of above 0.05% by weight, is a saponin-containing plant extract. At concentrations above about 0.15% by weight, the composition acts as a terrestrial molluscicide. Exemplary sources of the active ingredient include Yucca schidigera and Hedera helix. The composition may be a liquid or a dry powder, and various formulation enhancing agents may be added to the composition.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3956491 (1976-05-01), Isaac
Kenneth E. Mott, "Plant Molluscicides", Wiley Medical Publication, presented at meeting for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases held in Geneva Switzerland Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 1983.
Kurt Hostettmann, "Plant-Derived Molluscicides of Current Importance", Economic and Medicinal Plant Research, vol. 3, Copyright 1989, 73-101.
Kurt Hostettmann, "Saponins With Molluscicidal Activity from Hedera" helix L., Helvetica Chimica Acta-vol. 63, Fase. 3 (1980)-Nr. 60.
Dora Godan, "Pest Slugs and Snails Biology and Control", Translated by Shelia Gruber, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelber, New York 1983 (pp. 236-237).
Lawrence S. Ritchie, et al. "Disinfection and Vector Control", (U.S. Army Trop. Res. Med. Lab., Fort Brooke, Puerto Rico), Milit Med. 128(8): 795-798, Illus. 1963, (Abstract Only).

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