Attractant termiticidal compounds, compositions and methods of use therefor
AssigneeThe Research Foundation of State University of New York
InventorGlenn D. Prestwich
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Abstract
Alpha - fluoro - omega - hydroxy straight chain hydrocarbons are utilized to form attractant termiticidal compositions which are safe and economical for the combatting of termites and related pests.
Claims39
An alpha-fluoro-omega-hydroxy straight chain alkene having a chain length of from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and having from 1 to 4 double bonds therein.
An termiticidal composition comprising a water insoluble solid carrier ingestible by termites, having absorbed thereon a termiticidally effective amount of an alpha-fluoro-omega-hydroxy straight chain hydrocarbon having a chain length of from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and having from 0 to 4 double bonds therein.
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