Title

Utilizing Camptotheca Products for Termite Control (US Patent 20020018762 and WO0200020)

Authors

Shiyou Li, Stephen F Austin State University, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and AgricultureFollow

Document Type

Professional Document

Publication Date

2-2002

Abstract

This invention relates to insect control with Camptotheca products, particularly, termiticides, baits, preservatives, and termite-resistant products. Natural or synthetic Camptothecin and/or one of its natural or synthetic analogs is applied to deter and/or eliminate termites, while flavonoids are applied to attract termites. CPTs and/or CPTs-containing plant matter is processed with cellulose products to produce termite-resistant products and structures.

Comments

Inventor: Shiyou Li

Assignee: Stephen F. Austin State University

Repository Citation

Li, Shiyou, "Utilizing Camptotheca Products for Termite Control (US Patent 20020018762 and WO0200020)" (2002). NCPC Publications and Patents. 13.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/ncpc_articles/13