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US 2026/0305607 A1Published application
Microencapsulated pheromone formulations
OwnerCharles MANZI-NSHUTI, Joseph KLEMS +2inventors
InventorsCharles MANZI-NSHUTI, Joseph KLEMS, Kedar M. PERKINS, Debra YUHAS
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Abstract
Described herein are compositions including microencapsulated pheromones. Also described herein are methods of making compositions including microencapsulated pheromones. Also described herein are methods for controlling pests with the compositions.
Claims17
A composition comprising:
- an antifreeze agent;
- and
- a microcapsule comprising:
- a core comprising:
- a pheromone;
- and
- a solvent;
- and
- a shell encapsulating the core;
- wherein the shell comprises a polymer produced by autopolymerization of a monomer;
- and
- wherein the microcapsule has a d90 value less than about 40 μm.
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A method of making a composition, the method comprising:
- forming a mixture comprising:
- an antifreeze agent;
- and
- a microcapsule comprising:
- a core comprising:
- a pheromone;
- and
- a solvent;
- and
- a shell encapsulating the core;
- wherein the shell comprises a polymer produced by autopolymerization of a monomer;
- and
- wherein the microcapsule has a d90 value less than about 40 μm.
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A method for controlling a pest comprising contacting the pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a composition comprising:
- an antifreeze agent;
- and
- a microcapsule comprising:
- a core comprising:
- a pheromone;
- and
- a solvent;
- and
- a shell encapsulating the core;
- wherein the shell comprises a polymer produced by autopolymerization of a monomer;
- and
- wherein the microcapsule has a d90 value less than about 40 μm.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.