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

Bayer Cropscience Gmbh

Cerexagri, Inc.

Roy Whitson

Christian Guy Becker

Varghese P Thomas

Eric H Erickson, Jr

Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman

Thomas A Deeby

Damian Curtis

Daniel M Joo

Reed Nathan Royalty

Magalie Guilhabert-Goya

Jonathan S Margolis

Sarah F Hovinga

Sarah J Mills

Reed Nate Royalty

Varghese Thomas

The present invention provides a method for using astrain as a nematicide and related compositions.

Biocontrol of nematodes

The present invention relates to novel strains ofand methods of their use for enhancing the growth, promoting plant health or controlling diseases or pests of a plant.

[object Object]

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for use to control parasitic mites of honey bees, particularlymites. In one aspect, the invention is directed to control of parasitic mites of honey bees wherein the active ingredient is a miticidally effective amount of a selected ketone or 1-heptanol, ethyl butyrate, benzaldehyde, heptaldehyde, or d-limonene. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to control of parasitic mites of honey bees wherein the active ingredient is an effective attractant amount of 2-heptanone. The attracted mites are then trapped or otherwise removed from the locus of the bees. The present invention is also directed to methods and compositions which include 2-heptanone to control hive invading pests of honey bees.

Control of parasitic mites of honey bees

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for use to control parasitic mites of honey bees, particularly Varroa mites. In one aspect, the invention is directed to control of parasitic mites of honey bees wherein the active ingredient is a miticidally effective amount of a selected ketone or 1-heptanol, ethyl butyrate, benzaldehyde, heptaldehyde, or d-limonene. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to control of parasitic mites of honey bees wherein the active ingredient is an effective attractant amount of 2-heptanone. The attracted mites are then trapped or otherwise removed from the locus of the bees. The present invention is also directed to methods and compositions which include 2-heptanone to control hive invading pests of honey bees.

Growing community of inventors

Fresno, CA, United States of America

Roy Whitson