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US 5,516,513 AGranted
Biological ovicide for control of lepidopterous insects
AssigneeTroy Biosciences, Inc.
InventorJames C. Wright
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Abstract
An agricultural formulation of a virulent isolate of Beauveria bassiana, which has the characteristics of B. bassiana ATCC 74040, can be used to effectively control lepidopterous insects. This fungal strain has been found to be active against the egg stage of lepidopterans. Activity against the larval stages of lepidopterans is also shown.
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A method of controlling lepidopterous insect pests comprising applying to said insect pests or to plant foliage a composition containing B. bassiana ATCC 74040 or mutants thereof which shows virulence against the egg stage and larval stages of lepidopterous insects.
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