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US 2010/0140368 A1Published application
Non-hazardous foaming ant spray based on natural oils, carboxylate salts and optional synergists
AssigneeThe Dial Corporation
InventorsFrederique M. de Lame, James Crucitt, Richard Merwin, Mike Wong
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Abstract
A foaming insecticidal ant spray is described that minimally comprises an essential oil, an emulsifier, a carboxylate salt and water, which has maximum mortality on ants. A method for killing and controlling ants is described wherein the composition is foamed directly onto the ants whereby the ants become entangled within the foam, increase their contact time with the compositions, and perish.
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A foaming composition for killing and controlling ants comprising:
- a. an essential oil;
- b. an emulsifier;
- c. a carboxylate salt;
- and,
- d. water.
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A foaming liquid composition for killing and controlling insects comprising:
- a. a geranium oil;
- b. sodium lauryl sulfate;
- c. a carboxylate salt selected from the group consisting of monosodium citrate, disodium citrate, and trisodium citrate, and mixtures thereof;
- and,
- d. water.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.