Patent for BioProspect
Monday, 20 October, 2008
Brisbane company BioProspect (ASX: BPO) has been granted a patent on its Termilone product for termite control.
Termoline is based on ermophilone oil, extracted from the native Australian tree False Sandalwood.
The oil acts as both a toxic agent on termites and a repellant, but has shown low toxicity in mammalian species.
The company is also developing a range of Bioeffectives for the animal health and nutrition markets.
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