Methods for controlling pests

US8980294B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8980294-B2
Application numberUS-76941410-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 28, 2010
Priority dateApr 28, 2009
Publication dateMar 17, 2015
Grant dateMar 17, 2015

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Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for controlling pests, the method comprising contacting a pest with a pesticidally effective amount of a composition comprising a diluent, a particulate pesticide suspended in the diluent, a thickening agent and a surfactant system comprising potassium coconut fatty acid and an alpha olefin sulfonate. 2. A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the particulate pesticide is an arthropodicide selected from the group consisting of…

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What does patent US8980294B2 cover?
Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Burke Terrence R, Moran Henry Wayne, Berger Jonathan D, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A01N25/16. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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