Herbicides Inhibiting Plant Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for Insect Reproductive Management
Highlights
Inhibitor is selected from aryloxyphenoxypropionates in free acid, ester or salt form, and cyclohexanediones or salts and mixtures thereof To be formulated with a suitable carrier, including an insect attractant and/or phagostimulant Non-toxic: Suitable for use in an agricultural unit, grain or crop storage area, or in areas with animals, according to the chemical registration Our Innovation
Inhibition of female sex pheromone production Inhibitors are selected from aryloxyphenoxypropionates and cyclohexanediones or their mixtures Insecticidal composition comprising inhibitors of eukaryotic-type Acetyl-CoA carboxylase Method for controlling undesired insect pests by applying an effective amount of eukaryotic-type Acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitors Acts by disruption of mating and reproductive behaviour in such insects in which female sex pheromones are fatty acid derivatives
The Opportunity
Addresses many markets requiring insect control: Agronomic and horticultural crops, domestic use, stored products, grain storage, grain mills. Non-toxic nature provides environmentally friendly pest control solution
Development Milestones
Broader in vivo action; selective non-toxicity to plants and potent inhibition of sex pheromone production Time line and budget 2-3 years: $100,000 annual
Type of Offer:
Licensing
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