Agency: Agricultural Research Service Date Filed: July 11, 1994 Abstract: The invention is an environmentally-friendly way to control insect pests. The invention involves a process for the synthesis and application of sugar esters. The technology is a way to reduce the use of petrochemical pesticides for the control of soft-bodied arthropod pests. It is specifically effective against the sweet potato whitefly, greenhouse whitefly, tobacco aphids, and mites. The invention can be applied to target pests by growers using a liquid spray. Inventors: Orestes T. Chortyk Natural Products Utilization Research Athens, GA 30604-5677 (706) 546-3424 / (706) 546-3454 (fax) Industry Keywords: chemical manufacturers, pest control, environment, biotechnology, agri-chemical