Composition, useful for e.g. protection of trees (preferably fruit or ornamental trees), comprises an aqueous emulsion of biodegradable microcrystalline wax of food quality

摘要

Composition (I) for protection of trees (preferably fruit or ornamental trees) from xylophagous and other climbing insects, comprises an aqueous emulsion of biodegradable microcrystalline wax (II) of food quality. An independent claim is also included for the treatment of trees (fruit or ornamental trees) from xylophagous and other climbing insects, comprising applying (I), as a continuous layer, on the trunk of tree, preferably at the base of the primary branches. - ACTIVITY : Insect Repellent; Insecticide; Fungicide No biological data given. - MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.