# US 10,368,543 B2 · Pest control using natural pest control agent blends > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,368,543 B2 - Document ID: US10368543B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/286,110 - Filed: 2016-10-05 - Published: 2017-04-06 - Granted: 2019-08-06 - Earliest claimed: 2008-03-19 - Assignees: Tyratech, Inc. - Applicants: TyraTech, Inc. - Inventors: Essam Enan - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10368543B2 ## CPC - A01N 31/02: Acyclic compounds - A01N 25/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application {, e.g. seed treatment or sequential application}; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests - A01N 27/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing hydrocarbons - A01N 31/04: Oxygen or sulfur attached to an aliphatic side-chain of a carbocyclic ring system - A01N 31/08: Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system - A01N 31/14: Ethers - A01N 31/16: with two or more oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached to the same aromatic ring system - A01N 35/02: containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof, e.g. acetals - A01N 35/04: containing aldehyde or keto groups, or thio analogues thereof, directly attached to an aromatic ring system, e.g. acetophenone; Derivatives thereof, e.g. acetals - A01N 37/02: Saturated carboxylic acids or thio analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof - A01N 37/10: Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof - A01N 43/30: with two oxygen atoms in positions 1,3, condensed with a carbocyclic ring - A01N 49/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, containing compounds containing the group [IMAGE cpc-sch-A01N-0948.gif], wherein m+n>=1, both X together may also mean —Y— or a direct carbon-to-carbon bond, and the carbon atoms marked with an asterisk are not part of any ring system other than that which may be formed by the atoms X, the carbon atoms in square brackets being part of any acyclic or cyclic structure, or the group [IMAGE cpc-sch-A01N-0949.gif], wherein A means a carbon atom or Y, n>=0, and not more than one of these carbon atoms being a member of the same ring system, e.g. juvenile insect hormones or mimics thereof (containing hydrocarbons A01N27/00) - A01N 65/00: Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof (containing compounds of determined constitution A01N27/00 - A01N59/00) - A01N 65/06: Coniferophyta [gymnosperms], e.g. cypress - A01N 65/08: Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons] - A01N 65/12: Asteraceae or Compositae [Aster or Sunflower family], e.g. daisy, pyrethrum, artichoke, lettuce, sunflower, wormwood or tarragon - A01N 65/16: Ericaceae [Heath or Blueberry family], e.g. rhododendron, arbutus, pieris, cranberry or bilberry - A01N 65/22: Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint - A01N 65/32: Ranunculaceae [Buttercup family], e.g. hepatica, hydrastis or goldenseal - A01N 65/36: Rutaceae [Rue family], e.g. lime, orange, lemon, corktree or pricklyash - A61K 36/53: Lamiaceae or Labiatae (Mint family), e.g. thyme, rosemary or lavender - A61P 33/00: Antiparasitic agents - A61P 33/10: Anthelmintics - A61P 33/14: Ectoparasiticides, e.g. scabicides - Y02A 50/30: Against vector-borne diseases, e.g. mosquito-borne, fly-borne, tick-borne or waterborne diseases whose impact is exacerbated by climate change - A01N: PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF (preservation of food or foodstuff A23); BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES (preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61K); PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS - A61K: PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES (devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D) - A61P: SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS - Y02A: TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE ## Abstract According to an aspect of the present application, a composition for controlling a target pest comprises 0.1% to 4% isopropyl myristate, 0.1% to 15% thyme oil white, 0.1% to 2% geraniol, and at least one additional active ingredient selected from thymyl acetate, linalyl acetate, amyl butyrate, anise star oil, black seed oil, p-cymene, linalool, d-limonene, isopropyl myristate, lilac flower oil, methyl salicylate, alpha-pinene, piperonal, piperonyl alcohol, tetrahydrolinalool, thyme oil white, thyme oil red, thymol, vanillin, and wintergreen oil. The composition causes synergistic control of the target pest. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A pest control composition comprising, in weight percentages based on total weight of the composition: 0.1 to 15 geraniol; 0.1 to 30 triethyl citrate; 0.1 to 2 vanillin; and 0.1 to 30 isopropyl myristate. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The pest control composition of claim 1, further comprising at least one oil. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The pest control composition of claim 1, further comprising 30 to 90 weight percent of at least one oil. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The pest control composition of claim 1, further comprising cinnamaldehyde. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The pest control composition of claim 1, further comprising cinnamic alcohol. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The pest control composition of claim 1, further comprising isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The pest control composition of claim 1, comprising: 0.1 to 15 geraniol; 0.1 to 30 triethyl citrate; 0.1 to 30 isopropyl myristate 0.1 to 2 vanillin; at least one of cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic alcohol; and 30 to 90 of at least one oil. ### Claim 8 A pest control composition comprising, in weight percentages: 0.1 to 2 geraniol; 0.1 to 4 triethyl citrate; and 0.1 to 4 isopropyl myristate. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The pest control composition of claim 8, further comprising vanillin. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The pest control composition of claim 8, further comprising 0.05 to 0.3 weight percent vanillin. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The pest control composition of claim 8, further comprising at least one oil. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The pest control composition of claim 8, further comprising cinnamaldehyde. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The pest control composition of claim 8, further comprising cinnamic alcohol. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The pest control composition of claim 8, further comprising isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 15 (depends on 8) The pest control composition of claim 8, comprising: 0.1 to 2 geraniol; 0.1 to 3 triethyl citrate; and 0.1 to 3 isopropyl myristate. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The pest control composition of claim 15, further comprising 0.005 to 0.2 weight percent vanillin. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The pest control composition of claim 15, further comprising at least one oil. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The pest control composition of claim 15, further comprising cinnamaldehyde. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The pest control composition of claim 15, further comprising cinnamic alcohol. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The pest control composition of claim 15, further comprising isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 21 A pest control composition comprising, in weight percentages: 0.1 to 4 geraniol; 0.1 to 8 triethyl citrate; 0.08 to 0.6 vanillin; and 0.1 to 8 isopropyl myristate. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The pest control composition of claim 21, further comprising at least one oil. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The pest control composition of claim 21, further comprising cinnamaldehyde. ### Claim 24 (depends on 21) The pest control composition of claim 21, further comprising cinnamic alcohol. ### Claim 25 (depends on 21) The pest control composition of claim 21, further comprising isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 26 (depends on 21) The pest control composition of claim 21, comprising: 0.1 to 4 geraniol; 0.1 to 5 triethyl citrate; 0.08 to 0.6 vanillin; and 0.1 to 5 isopropyl myristate. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The pest control composition of claim 26, further comprising at least one oil. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The pest control composition of claim 26, further comprising cinnamaldehyde. ### Claim 29 (depends on 26) The pest control composition of claim 26, further comprising cinnamic alcohol. ### Claim 30 (depends on 26) The pest control composition of claim 26, further comprising isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 31 A pest control composition comprising, in weight percentages: 0.1 to 10 geraniol; 0.1 to 25 triethyl citrate; 0.1 to 2 vanillin; and 0.1 to 25 isopropyl myristate. ### Claim 32 (depends on 9) The pest control composition of claim 9, further comprising at least one oil. ### Claim 33 (depends on 1) The pest control composition of claim 1, further comprising 15 to 90 weight percent of at least one oil. ### Claim 34 (depends on 9) The pest control composition of claim 9, further comprising cinnamaldehyde. ### Claim 35 (depends on 9) The pest control composition of claim 9, further comprising cinnamic alcohol. ### Claim 36 (depends on 9) The pest control composition of claim 9, further comprising isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 37 A pest control composition comprising, in weight percentages: 0.1 to 4 vanillin; 10 to 55 isopropyl myristate; and 5.0 to 30 geraniol. ### Claim 38 (depends on 37) The pest control composition of claim 37, further comprising at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of an oil, a fatty acid, triethyl citrate, linalool, and isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 39 (depends on 37) The pest control composition of claim 37, further comprising at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a solvent, a humectant, an emulsifying agent, a surfactant, a carrier, a solid carrier, and a liquid carrier. ### Claim 40 (depends on 37) The pest control composition of claim 37, wherein the composition is formulated in a form selected from the group consisting of a spray powder, a paste, a soluble powder, a dusting agent, a granule, a foam, a tablet, and an aerosol. ### Claim 41 (depends on 37) The pest control composition of claim 37, wherein the composition is formulated in a form selected from the group consisting of a water-based formulation, a dust formulation, a spray formulation, and a burning formulation. ### Claim 42 A pest control composition comprising, in weight percentages: 0.1 to 4 vanillin; 10 to 55 isopropyl myristate; and 10 to 55 triethyl citrate. ### Claim 43 (depends on 42) The pest control composition of claim 42, further comprising at least one additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of an oil, a fatty acid, linalool, isopropyl alcohol, and geraniol. ### Claim 44 (depends on 42) The pest control composition of claim 42, further comprising at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a solvent, an emulsifying agent, a surfactant, a carrier, a solid carrier, a liquid carrier, and a humectant. ### Claim 45 (depends on 42) The pest control composition of claim 42, wherein the composition is formulated in a form selected from the group consisting of a spray powder, a paste, a soluble powder, a dusting agent, a granule, a foam, a tablet, and an aerosol. ### Claim 46 (depends on 42) The pest control composition of claim 42, wherein the composition is formulated in a form selected from the group consisting of a water-based formulation, a dust formulation, a spray formulation, and a burning formulation. ### Claim 47 A pest control composition comprising, in weight percentages: 0.1 to 4 vanillin; 10 to 55 isopropyl myristate; and isopropyl alcohol. ### Claim 48 (depends on 47) The pest control composition of claim 47, further comprising at least one additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of an oil, a fatty acid, linalool, triethyl citrate, and geraniol. ### Claim 49 (depends on 47) The pest control composition of claim 47, further comprising at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of an emulsifying agent, a surfactant, a carrier, a liquid carrier, a solid carrier, and a humectant. ### Claim 50 (depends on 47) The pest control composition of claim 47, wherein the composition is formulated in a form selected from the group consisting of a spray powder, a paste, a soluble powder, a dusting agent, a granule, a foam, a tablet, and an aerosol. ### Claim 51 (depends on 47) The pest control composition of claim 47, wherein the composition is formulated in a form selected from the group consisting of a water-based formulation, a dust formulation, a spray formulation, and a burning formulation.