United States of America, As Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture

The United States of America As Represented by the Secretary of

David H Oi

Steven M Valles

David F Williams

Roberto M Pereira

Wayne B Hunter

Charles A Strong

Phat M Dang

Karen M Vail

At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants () is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.

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Uniqueviruses (SINV) have been identified and their genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV. The viruses are used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.

An attractant composition has been discovered for the control of multiple species of pest arthropods, particularly multiple species of pest ants. The composition, which includes a sugar and a salt or base, and water, attracts both oil-loving and sweet-loving ants and is especially useful with water soluble or suspendable toxicants.

Ant bait attractive to multiple species of ants

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Gainesville, FL, United States of America

David H Oi