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Photodye International, Inc.

Photodyne International Inc.

Robert L Mangan

James R Heitz

Daniel S Moreno

A phototoxic insecticidal composition includes at least one photoactive dye, an attractant bait composition and/or feeding stimulant and at least one adjuvant, whereby the adjuvant interacts with the photoactive dye and insect membranes to alter the toxicity of the composition once ingested by the insect. More specifically, the composition is directed to killing the Mexican fruit fly.

Phototoxic insecticidal composition and method for controlling insect

A phototoxic insecticidal composition includes at least one photoactive dye present in the amount of between 0.025%-4.0% of the composition, an attractant compound and/or feeding stimulant and at least one adjuvant, whereby the adjuvant interacts with the photoactive dye and insect membranes to alter the toxicity of the composition once ingested by the insect.

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Weslaco, TX, United States of America

Robert L Mangan