Pesticides containing D-limonene
OwnerVincent Dotoloinventor
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Abstract
Pesticide compositions are disclosed which contain D-limonene as an insect-killing ingredient along with surfactants or emulsifiers and water. The pesticide compositions are liquids designed for use as a flexible-purpose pesticide concentrate; a dip to rid small animals of fleas and ticks; a spray to kill fleas and ticks on small animals and in the kennels of small animals; a spray to kill flies on small animals and in the kennels of small animals; and a spray or liquid to rid household areas of cockroaches and other insect pests. The composition is non-toxic, non-polluting, biodegradable, non-irritating to animals other than insect pests.
Claims37
A pesticide composition for topical application on small animals, i.e., an animal pesticide dip consisting essentially of about 2-25% D-limonene from citrus products about 1-15% liquid, water soluble, surface-active agent capable of emulsifying the D-limonene, and the remainder water, by volume.
A flea-and-tick-killing composition for spray use on small animals and in their kennels consisting essentially of about 1-12% D-limonene from citrus products, about 0.5-10% liquid, water soluble, surface-active agent capable of emulsifying the D-limonene, and the remainder water, by volume.
A fly-killing composition for spray use on small animals and in the kennels of small animals consisting essentially of about 3--30% D-limonene from citrus products about 2-10% liquid, water soluble, surface-active agent capable of emulsifying the D-limonene, and the remainder water, by volume.
A concentrated pesticide composition for flexible topical use on animals following dilution with water, consisting essentially of about 0.5-60% D-limonene from citrus products, about 0.8-21% liquid, water soluble surface-active agent capable of emulsifying the D-limonene and the remainder water, by volume.
A method for protecting animals against pests comprising
- distilling citrus products to obtain a by-product which includes D-limonene,
- mixing about 2-25% by volume of said D-limonene with water and with about 1-15% by volume of a water soluble, surface-active agent capable of emulsifying the D-limonene,
- blending the resultant composition to obtain a pesticide, and
- applying the pesticide to the coat and skin of an animal.
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