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Aerodynamic Transport Body for Distribution of Biological Agents
Patent Number: 5996276
Docket Number: 16396
Serial Number: 8933124
Date Patented: 12/07/1999
Agency:
Agricultural Research Service
Date Filed:
September 18, 1997
Abstract:
The invention involves a method and aerodynamic transport body for delivering biological
control agents into a field. The aerodynamic transport body is a biodegradable device that
can be made from materials such as peat moss, molded paper slurry, soybean hulls and
corn cobs. The invention contains biological control agents, such as Lygus hesperus and
Aphelinus nr, which are effective against a variety of crop pests. The device is projected
into the field using a catapult, releasing the biological control into the field as an effective
environmental method to control insect pests.
Inventors:
| Lyle M. Carter | Joseph H. Chesson | John V. Penner |
| USDA, ARS, PWA | USDA, ARS, PWA | USDA, ARS, PWA |
| Shafter, CA | Shafter, CA | Shafter, CA |
| (805) 746-8004 | (805) 746-8005 | (805) 746-8006 |
| (805) 746-1619 (fax) | (805) 746-1619 (fax) | (805) 746-1619 (fax) |
Industry Keywords:
biocontrol, organisms, environment, precision agriculture, engineering, biodegradable,
insect control, biotechnology, compacted peat moss, compacted manure
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