Compositions and methods for treating pests
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DANSTAR FERMENT AG
- Publication Date
- 2016-06-22
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Abstract
Description
field of invention
[0001] Disclosed herein are insect control compositions comprising entomopathogenic fungi, and methods of using such compositions for controlling crop-damaging pests in agricultural settings. Background of the invention
[0002] Pests such as insects, acarina (mites and ticks) and nematodes are major problems in agriculture, often significantly limiting productivity. Although chemical pesticides are used to control harmful organisms, excessive use of chemical pesticides leaves residues in soil, water, and air, and also has adverse effects on non-target organisms and ecological balance. In addition, pests can develop resistance to chemical pesticides, limiting their efficacy and application. Public concern about the potential health hazards of chemical pesticides and the increasing cost of chemical pesticides has also prompted the development of more eco-friendly pest management strategies.
[0003] Biological pesticides have been developed as alternative...