James L Ballard

US Patent:

6368588, Apr 9, 2002

Filed:

Jun 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/598126

Inventors:

Larry G. Faehl - Cranbury NJ
James B. Ballard - Medford NJ

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A01N 2500

US Classification:

424 84, 424405, 424407, 424409, 424659, 514 23, 514 53, 514 54, 514406, 514594, 514601, 514639, 426 1

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an ant or yellow jacket bait that is particularly effective for controlling carpenter ants. The bait is comprised mostly of sugars in a viscous and fluid form that may be readily dispensed into an ant station at room temperatures, and provides a moist, sweet surface that is attractive to ants.

US Patent:

7329690, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Dec 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/497215

Inventors:

James B. Ballard - Medford NJ, US
John F. Wright - Cherry Hill NJ, US
James R. Collins - Glen Mills PA, US
Terry K. Porter - Valdosta GA, US

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A01N 53/12
A01N 25/30
A01N 25/00
A01N 25/02
A01N 25/04
A01N 37/34
A01N 53/14

US Classification:

514531, 514772, 424DIG 11

Abstract:

The present invention relates to the promotion of a continuous chemical barrier of a soil-born invertebrate pest control agent in soil in a locus where soil-borne invertebrate pests are suspected or known to exist. In particular the present invention relates to compositions of liquid soil-borne invertebrate pest control agents and selected adjuvants wherein the adjuvant improves the downward and lateral movement in the soil of the soil-born invertebrate pest control agent contained in the liquid soil-borne invertebrate pest control agent. The invention set forth herein finds particular utility with soil-born invertebrate pest control agents with a water solubility of 3 ppm, or less, such as bifenthrin.

US Patent:

7901700, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Jan 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/585425

Inventors:

Dina L. Richman - Philadelphia PA, US
James B. Ballard - Medford NJ, US
Kim Watson - Cherry Hill NJ, US
Cristi L. Palmer - Hightstown NJ, US

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A01N 25/02

US Classification:

424405, 424406, 514357, 514531

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition of bifenthrin and acetamiprid with significantly improved knockdown and mortality characteristics when applied to general household pests.

US Patent:

8092816, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Jan 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/585426

Inventors:

Dina L. Richman - Philadelphia PA, US
James B. Ballard - Medford NJ, US
Kim Watson - Cherry Hill NJ, US
Cristi L. Palmer - Hightstown NJ, US

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A01N 25/02
A01N 43/40

US Classification:

424405, 424406, 514341, 514531

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition comprising a pyrethroid and a second insecticide selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid, clothianidin and chlorfenapyr, with significantly improved knockdown and mortality characteristics when applied to general household pests.

US Patent:

8133499, Mar 13, 2012

Filed:

Mar 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/593619

Inventors:

James B. Ballard - Medford NJ, US
Cristi L. Palmer - Hightstown NJ, US
Kim Watson - Cherry Hill NJ, US

Assignee:

FMC Corporation - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A01N 25/32

US Classification:

424406, 424405, 424DIG 11, 514341, 514531

Abstract:

The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical barrier of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.

US Patent:

20060005462, Jan 12, 2006

Filed:

Jun 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/170842

Inventors:

James Ballard - Medford NJ, US
Amy O'Shea - Jalisco, MX

International Classification:

A01M 1/20
A01M 1/02

US Classification:

043132100, 043131000

Abstract:

The present invention provides an arthropod monitoring or baiting station that may be adapted for use in above-ground applications. The station comprises a primary housing that may be coupled to a secondary housing which is configured such that a major area portion of the secondary housing extends beyond the primary housing. An operator may couple, remove, and/or replace different secondary housings to the primary housing to provide an operator increased flexibility in monitoring or controlling an arthropod population.

US Patent:

20060016121, Jan 26, 2006

Filed:

Jun 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/171047

Inventors:

James Ballard - Medford NJ, US
Richard Ekins - Coatesville PA, US
Robert Pepper - Bordentown NJ, US

International Classification:

A01M 1/20
A01M 1/02
A01M 17/00

US Classification:

043132100, 043131000

Abstract:

The present invention provides arthropod monitoring or baiting stations that provide a simple and readily visible indication of arthropod activity within a station housing. The visible indication is accomplished through the use of a monitoring member that preferably comprises a colored material that visibly contrasts with the color of the interior of the housing, such that the color contrast between the monitor member and the interior of the housing aids in visually detecting the presence of arthropods within the housing.

US Patent:

20060240057, Oct 26, 2006

Filed:

Jan 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/542582

Inventors:

John Wright - Cherry Hill NJ, US
James Ballard - Medford NJ, US

International Classification:

A01N 25/08

US Classification:

424410000

Abstract:

Termicidal compositions comprising bifenthrin and acetamiprid are disclosed. The compositions provide a combination of properties not exhibited by either active ingredient when used alone.