Method for controlling fire ants
AssigneeSTB, Ltd.
InventorsEdward A. Alper, Dennis M. Hoy
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Abstract
A method for controlling fire ants is described, which includes applying a silver-containing composition to an area infested by fire ants or threatened by an infestation. The composition is applied to the area and reduces or eliminates the colony within a period of about two to four weeks and prevents fire ant re-infestation for a period of about six months to one year.
Claims24
A method for repelling fire ants from an infested area comprising applying to the area a composition comprising silver in water.
A method for preventing a fire ant infestation comprising applying a composition comprising silver in water to an area in need of such prevention.
A kit for controlling or preventing a fire ant infestation in an area in need of such control or prevention, the kit comprising:
- an amount of a composition comprising silver in water;
- a receptacle for receiving the amount of the composition, the receptacle having an opening configured to couple with a spray attachment;
- instructions for applying the composition to the area at a coverage rate sufficient to achieve a fire ant repellant effect.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.