Methods and compositions for controlling coleopteran infestations
AssigneesMorse Enterprises Limited, Inc., United States of America
InventorsHamed Doostdar, Richard T. Mayer
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Abstract
Species of fungi have been identified, which can be used to control coleopteran infestations of host plants. The fungi are particularly useful for controlling infestations of Diaprepes abbreviatus.
Claims11
A purified preparation of a Fusarium fungi or a spore thereof, wherein the fungus selected from the group consisting of fungi identified with NRRL Accession Nos. 30399, 30402, 30403, and mixtures thereof.
A composition comprising a Fusarium fungi or a spore thereof, wherein the fungus is selected from the group consisting of fungi identified with NRRL Accession Nos. 30399, 30402, 30403, and mixtures thereof.
A purified preparation of a first fungus or a spore thereof, wherein the first fungus has all the identifying characteristics of a second fungus selected from the group consisting of Fusarium identified with NRRL Accession Nos. 30399, 30402 and 30403.
A composition comprising a first Fusarium fungus or a spore thereof, wherein the first fungus has all the identifying characteristics of a second fungus selected from the group consisting of fungi identified with NRRL Accession Nos. 30399, 30402, and 30403.
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