Formulations and methods for controlling rootworm larvae
AssigneeFMC Corporation
InventorsNathan D. Caldwell, Thomas E. Anderson
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Abstract
Tetraniliprole containing formulations and methods for using them for controlling rootworm infestation are discussed. The formulations of the present invention provide improved delivery active ingredients by the ability to provide substantially higher degree of control as compared to other diamide counterparts.
Claims7
A liquid agricultural formulation consisting essentially of (a) a sole active insecticidal component selected from the group consisting of tetraniliprole present in an amount of from 1 to 35% by weight of the formulation, and (b) a carrier system, wherein the agricultural formulation is in the form of a microemulsion, an oil-in-water concentrated emulsion, a suspension, a suspension concentrate, an emulsifiable concentrate, or a microencapsulate and is effective in inducing mortality in at least 60% of Diabrotica rootworm larvae and wherein said formulation excludes chlorantraniliprole.
A liquid agricultural formulation consisting essentially of (a) tetraniliprole present in an amount of from 1 to 35% by weight of the formulation, (b) a carrier system, wherein the agricultural formulation is in the form of a microemulsion, an oil-in-water concentrated emulsion, a suspension, a suspension concentrate, an emulsifiable concentrate, or a microencapsulate and is effective in inducing mortality in at least 60% of Diabrotica rootworm larvae and wherein said formulation excludes chlorantraniliprole, and further comprising (c) a plant protecting agent selected from the group consisting of insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, fertilizers and combinations thereof.
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