Steinernema sp. nematode for suppression of Helicoverpa zea and Spodoptera frugiperda
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsJimmy R. Raulston, Sammy D. Pair, Cabanillas Enrique
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Abstract
A novel entomopathogenic nematode of the genus Steinernema, which is effective as a biopesticide for the control of insects, and particularly the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea, and the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. This nematode has been identified as Steinernema riobravis.
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A composition for use as a biopesticide comprising an insecticidally effective amount of entomopathogenic Steinernema riobravis American Type Culture Collection accession no. 75727 which is isolated from the environment and an inert carrier.
The composition as described in claim 7 wherein said carrier comprises an encapsulating agent and said Steinernema riobravis are encapsulated within said agent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.