Non-hazardous pest control

{
  "publication_number": "US6114384A",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A",
  "title": "Non-hazardous pest control",
  "abstract": "A method for controlling insects and arachnids using a composition which is non-toxic to humans. The composition may be a dust, an aerosol or a solvent solution of at least one neurally effective substance. The neurally effective substance has the following general chemical structure, ##STR1## where R 1 is any of the following: CH 2, C 2 H 4, C 3 H 6, C 3 H 4, C 4 H 8 or C 4 H 4; where R 2 is any of the following: H, H 2, CH 3, C 2 H 5, C 3 H 7, C 3 H 5, C 4 H 9 or C 4 H 5; where R 3 is any of the following: H, H 2 or OCH 3; where the six member ring ABCDEF has at least one unsaturated bond therein. The neurally active substances may also be an ester of the hydroxyl group on R 1. Specific active compounds encompass terpineol, phenylethyl alcohol, benzylacetate, benzyl alcohol, eugenol, cinnamic alcohol and mixtures thereof.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A method of controlling adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas comprising applying to the adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, an effective amount of a contact pesticide to kill adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, the contact pesticide comprising a neurally effective substance dispersed in a carrier, the neurally effective substance being benzyl acetate.",
    "2. A method of controlling adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas comprising applying to the adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, an effective amount of a contact pesticide to kill adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, the contact pesticide comprising a neurally effective substance dispersed in a carrier, the neurally effective substance being eugenol.",
    "3. A method of controlling adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas comprising applying to the adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, an effective amount of a contact pesticide to kill adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, the contact pesticide comprising a neurally effective substance dispersed in a carrier, the neurally effective substance being phenyl ethyl alcohol.",
    "4. A method of controlling adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas comprising applying to the adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, an effective amount of a contact pesticide to kill adult ants, adult cockroaches and adult fleas, the contact pesticide being a neurally effective substance dispersed in a carrier, wherein the neurally effective substance is selected from the group consisting of benzyl acetate, eugenol and phenyl ethyl alcohol and mixtures thereof.",
    "5. The method of claim 4 wherein the neutrally effective substance is approximately 0.01% to 10% by weight of the pesticide."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present invention relates to the control of pests such as insects and arachnids and, more particularly, to a non-hazardous pest control agent that eliminates pests through either neural effects of a component or mechanical puncture of the exoskeleton and also, through the neurally effective component entering the puncture.\n\nInsects and other pests have long plagued humankind. Over the years, various approaches have been taken to control pests and especially insects, and none have been completely satisfactory.\n\nFor example, the use of complex, organic insecticides, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,376,784 and 4,308,279, are expensive to produce, can be hazardous to man, domestic animals, and the environment, and frequently are effective only on certain groups of insects. Moreover, the target insects often build an immunity to the insecticide.\n\nAnother approach employs absorbent organic polymers for widespread dehydration of the insects. See, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,985,251; 4,983,390; 4,818,534; and 4,983,389. However, this approach is limited predominantly to aquatic environments, and it likewise relies on hazardous chemical insecticidal agents. Further, the addition of essential oils is primarily as an insect attractant.\n\nIn addition, this approach is based on the selective absorption of a thin layer of insect wax from the exoskeleton and not to a puncture of the exoskeleton. [Sci. Pharm. Proc. 25th, Melchor et al, pp. 589-597 (1966)]\n\nThe use of inorganic salts as components of pesticides is reported by U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,423,284 and 4,948,013, European Patent Application No.",
  "cpc": [
    "A01N 59/04",
    "A01N 25/08",
    "A01N 31/04",
    "A01N 31/06",
    "A01N 31/08",
    "A01N 31/14",
    "A01N 31/16",
    "A01N 35/06",
    "A01N 37/02",
    "A01N 61/00"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "A01N 25/08",
    "A01N 31/04",
    "A01N 31/06",
    "A01N 31/08",
    "A01N 31/14",
    "A01N 31/16",
    "A01N 35/06",
    "A01N 37/02",
    "A01N 59/04",
    "A01N 61/00"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "Ecosmart Inc"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Steven M. Bessette",
    "Arthur M. Knight"
  ],
  "filing_date": "1996-06-07",
  "publication_date": "2000-09-05",
  "grant_date": "2000-09-05",
  "priority_date": "1993-05-21",
  "application_number": "US-65758596-A",
  "family_id": "26745772",
  "cited_by_count": 53,
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