Patent ID: 8840909
Filing Date: 2014-09-23
Classification: A01N

Abstract:
1. A process for the preparation of an ant bait comprising extruding a mixture which contains an insecticide and a bait composition, wherein the bait composition comprises: a) from 5 to 95 wt % vegetable flour, b) from 1 to 60 wt % protein source, c) from 5 to 60 wt % sugar, and d) from 0.1 to 10 wt % polymeric binder, wherein the bait is a solid granule, wherein the polymeric binder is selected from polyvinylpyrrolidone and polysaccharides, or mixtures thereof, wherein the solid granules comprise a shape having a length of 0.2 to 2 mm and a diameter of 0.2 to 2 mm, wherein the protein source is dried insects, and wherein the sugar is a monosaccharide, a disaccharide, or mixtures thereof, and wherein the polysaccharide of the polymeric binder is a cellulose ester or a cellulose ether.