Insect debilitation and eradication composition and method
OwnerWilliam B. Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
A nontoxic and environmentally compatible insect control, e.g., a liquid spray, for eradicating insects includes an aqueous solution or dispersion of a surfactant that is present in a sufficient amount to debilitate or kill the insects and a thickener. The surfactant can be any synthetic detergent such as sodium lauryl sulfate and the thickener is preferably a water soluble or dispersable thickening agent. Optional components include a source of biocompatible cations, a salt and preservative. A method is disclosed for releasing an insect control composition when the insect is sensed, e.g., by means of a microphone and for attracting the insect to the microphone or other sensing means.
Claims16
A nontoxic environmentally compatible insect deterrent composition comprising, a solution or dispersion of a surfactant in an amount sufficient to interfere with vital functions of an insect and a nontoxic water soluble or dispersible thickening agent admixed therewith, such that the insect is debilitated or killed thereby when the solution is applied to the body of the insect.
A method of debilitating or killing insects comprising the steps of:
- providing an aqueous composition for debilitating or killing an insect,
- sensing the presence of the insect and
- spraying the composition in the direction of the insect.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.