Autodissemination of an insect-growth regulator for insect management

摘要

The described invention provides a gel formulation of a composition comprising at least one insecticide in an amount effective to control an insect larval population, an apparatus for autodissmenination of an insecticide for insect management containing (1) a cap component, (2) a cup component, and (3) a mesh component, a method and a system for autodissemination for effectively controlling an insect larval population. Also disclosed is an improvided biphasic autodissemination station for control of undesirable insect populations.

主权项

1. A biphasic autodissemination station (ADS) to topically contaminate an insect, the station providing a unidirectional path for insects and comprising:
(i) a reservoir component, said reservoir component comprising a plurality of overflow protection holes and optionally comprising an attractant; (ii) a cover plate, effective to both shelter formulations from weather and collect rain to refill the reservoir component; (iii) a mesh component to prevent insects from entering said reservoir component; (iv) a transfer chamber having a unidirectional cone inserted therein; (v) a vertical or horizontal coatable band disposed within said transfer chamber, said vertical or horizontal coatable band comprising an oil formulation and being contiguous with (vi) an upper horizontal flat ring surface, said flat ring surface comprising a powder formulation, said powder formulation comprising an active ingredient, wherein a slight ridge is present between said vertical or horizontal coatable band and said flat ring surface which prevents mixing of said oil and powder formulations,wherein said insects must first traverse said oil formulation, followed by traversal of said powder formulation in order to exit said station; said station attracting insects, contaminating said insects with said oil and powder formulations, said contamination being effective to disrupt the life cycle of said insects.