US 2024/0180140 A1 · INSECT CONTROL COMPOSITION

Abstract

The present invention relates to an insect control composition comprising geraniol, at least 0.005 wt. % of pyrethrum, based on the total weight of the composition, optionally at least one active selected from the group consisting of p-Menthane-3,8-diol, peppermint oil, thymol, eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, basil oil, citral, lemongrass oil, and combinations thereof, and a solvent; wherein the weight ratio between the geraniol to the pyrethrum and optionally the at least one active is between 0.25:1 and 50:1. The invention further relates to an insect control product comprising said insect control composition and an emanation device. The invention also relates to a use of said insect control composition or said insect control product to kill, knockdown and/or repel insects.

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Dependent claims

An insect control composition comprising:

between 0.5 wt. % 10 wt. % of geraniol, based on the total weight of the composition;
at least 0.005 wt. % of pyrethrum, based on the total weight of the composition;
optionally at least one active selected from the group consisting of p-Menthane-3,8-diol, peppermint oil, thymol, eucalyptus oil, citronella oil, basil oil, citral, lemongrass oil, and combinations thereof;
and
a solvent;
wherein the weight ratio between the geraniol to the pyrethrum and optionally the at least one active is between 0.25:1 and 50:1;
and
wherein the solvent comprises at least one aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon solvent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon solvents having a flash point of at least 50° C. and a boiling point of at least 150° C.

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