Fire ant baits with enhanced selectivity
OwnerJian Cheninventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to compositions with enhanced selectivity for fire ants over non-target organisms. The compositions comprise at least one fire ant food source and at least one fire ant venom alkaloid. The compositions optionally comprise a carrier and/or an insecticide. The compositions are useful for inhibiting feeding by non-target organisms on a bait comprising the composition.
Claims18
A composition comprising at least one fire ant food source and at least one fire ant venom alkaloid, wherein the composition optionally comprises a carrier and/or an insecticide.
A method for selectively attracting fire ants over non-target organisms, said method comprising treating an object or area with an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one fire ant food source, at least one fire ant venom alkaloid, optionally a carrier, and optionally an insecticide, wherein the composition selectively attracts fire ants over non-target organisms.
A kit comprising at least one fire ant food source, and at least one fire ant venom alkaloid, optionally a carrier, and optionally an insecticide.
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