Edwin G Rajotte

US Patent:

20130195945, Aug 1, 2013

Filed:

Jan 31, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/755360

Inventors:

THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION - University Park PA, US
Alexis M. Barbarin - Philadelphia PA, US
Edwin G. Rajotte - State College PA, US
Matthew B. Thomas - State College PA, US

Assignee:

THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION - University Park PA

International Classification:

A01N 25/08
A01N 65/00

US Classification:

424402, 424411, 424 935

Abstract:

Barrier treatment compositions using conidia of entomopathogenic fungi and methods for applying and using the same for bed bug population control and prevention are disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention provide residual biopesticides control for bed bug populations using barrier treatment compositions transferring conidia of entomopathogenic fungi to a population of bed bugs providing effective kill within about 24 hours to about 10 days. The compositions and methods provide significantly enhanced horizontal transmission of the conidia of the entomopathogenic fungi providing enhanced bed bug control without detrimental effects of bed bug tolerance, resistance and/or negative impact on humans or animals contacting the residual biopesticides.

US Patent:

20150327533, Nov 19, 2015

Filed:

Jul 27, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/810137

Inventors:

- University Park PA, US
Alexis M. Barbarin - Philadelphia PA, US
Edwin G. Rajotte - State College PA, US
Matthew B. Thomas - State College PA, US

International Classification:

A01M 1/20
A01M 1/10
A01N 25/00
A01N 25/08
A01N 65/00
A01N 25/04

Abstract:

Barrier treatment compositions using conidia of entomopathogenic fungi and methods for applying and using the same for bed bug population control and prevention are disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention provide residual biopesticides control for bed bug populations using barrier treatment compositions transferring conidia of entomopathogenic fungi to a population of bed bugs providing effective kill within about 24 hours to about 10 days. The compositions and methods provide significantly enhanced horizontal transmission of the conidia of the entomopathogenic fungi providing enhanced bed bug control without detrimental effects of bed bug tolerance, resistance and/or negative impact on humans or animals contacting the residual biopesticides.