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

Steven M Valles

Charles A Strong

David H Oi

Yoshifumi Hashimoto

Roberto M Pereira

Wayne B Hunter

David F Williams

Phat M Dang

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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A Uniqueviruse (SINV2) have been identified and its genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV2. The virus is used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.

A Uniquevirus (SINV 3) has been identified and its genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV 3. The virus is used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.

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.

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Gainesville, FL, United States of America

Steven M Valles