Topical pesticide formulation
OwnerWarren Roy Agnewinventor
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Abstract
Described are formulations and methods for animal pest control. A formulation for topical administration to animal pests includes a solution including an effective amount of cholecalciferol (also known as Vitamin D3) and at least one dermal penetrant or carrier, such that a lethal dose of the cholecalciferol can be delivered transdermally to an animal pest in solution, thereby being absorbed into the animal's bloodstream and subsequently causing the death of the animal. The formulation and method is effective at killing pests such as mice, rats, stoats, weasels, ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs and possums.
Claims20
A topical pesticide formulation comprising an effective amount of cholecalciferol or a derivative or metabolite thereof and at least one carrier which is capable of delivering the cholecalciferol transdermally to cause the death of an animal pest.
An apparatus for delivering a topical pesticide formulation to an animal pest, said apparatus comprising means forming at least one partially enclosed space into which the animal can enter or pass through, and at least one automatic dispensing apparatus containing a formulation comprising an effective amount of cholecalciferol or a derivative or metabolite thereof and at least one carrier which is capable of delivering the cholecalciferol transdermally to the animal, said automatic dispensing apparatus being operatively connected to the enclosed space, said enclosed space including at least one sensing means therein to detect when an animal is present in or near the space, wherein said sensing means activates the automatic dispensing apparatus to deliver a predetermined quantity of the cholecalciferol formulation topically to the animal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.