Compositions and methods for controlling pests
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1. A double-stranded RNA that specifically inhibits transcription or translation of an elongase gene involved in cuticular hydrocarbon synthesis in a Hymenoptera host, wherein the elongase gene comprises SEQ ID NO:
- 13, SEQ ID NO;
14 or SEQ ID NO;
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides interfering nucleic acids, and compositions comprising same, that reduce viability and/or activity of a pest, e.g., a Hymenoptera pest. The interfering nucleic acids and compositions are useful in controlling Hymenoptera pests, which methods are also provided.
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1. A double-stranded RNA that specifically inhibits transcription or translation of an elongase gene involved in cuticular hydrocarbon synthesis in a Hymenoptera host, wherein the elongase gene comprises SEQ ID NO:
- 13, SEQ ID NO;
14 or SEQ ID NO;
15. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18)
- 13, SEQ ID NO;
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2. A recombinant expression vector comprising heterologous nucleotide sequences encoding a double-stranded RNA that specifically inhibits transcription or translation of an elongase gene involved in cuticular hydrocarbon synthesis in a Hymenoptera host, wherein the elongase gene comprises SEQ ID NO:
- 13, SEQ ID NO;
14 or SEQ ID NO;
15. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
- 13, SEQ ID NO;
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