Inventors:
Roger D. Hagin - Freeville NY
Suzanne J. Bobnick - Genoa NY
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Agriculture - Washington DC
International Classification:
A01N 2508
Abstract:
Slug populations can be controlled in minimum or no-tillage methods of crop production using. beta. -carboline carboxylic acids. These compounds and their analogs can be formulated into slug bait compositions for use in erradication of these crop pests. The compositions are extremely effective at luring slugs from crop plants to the bait as well as killing them.