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US 6,599,539 B1Granted
Perilla seed pesticide
AssigneePoulenger USA Inc.
InventorThomas Dwayne Taylor
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Abstract
The invention provides a novel pesticide comprised of the seed and/or seed oils of the genus Perilla frutescens, commonly known as Perilla or Wild sesame, and methods for controlling plant parasitic nematodes and deterring or repelling plant damaging insects. The present invention may replace synthetically produced pesticides, such as organophosphates, which are harmful to humans and the environment, with a natural organic alternative.
Claims3
A method for controlling soil born plant parasitic nematodes on plants, the plants having parts thereof extending into soil, the method comprising
- producing perilla seed meal as a by-product of a perilla oil cold pressure extraction process,
- grinding the perilla seed meal producing ground perilla seed meal, and
- applying the ground perilla seed meal to soil in which are growing plants having plant parasitic nematodes.
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