Pesticidal compositions containing peppermint oil

{
  "publication_number": "US6531163B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Pesticidal compositions containing peppermint oil",
  "abstract": "Pesticidal compositions for the control of household pests, such as cockroaches and ants contain peppermint oil (or cornmint oil), optionally blended with one or more plant essential oils. The present invention is also directed to synergistic pesticidal compositions containing peppermint oil optionally blended with at least one plant essential oils. Further, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling household pests, such as cockroaches and ants, by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the inventive pesticidal composition to a locus where pest control is desired.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of eugenol, phenyl ethyl propionate, and benzyl alcohol.",
    "2. The method of claim 1, wherein the carrier increases residual activity of the composition and is selected from the group consisting of isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, isopropyl alcohol, and benzyl alcohol.",
    "3. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil and eugenol.",
    "4. The method of claim 3, wherein the carrier is a isoparaffinic hydrocarbon.",
    "5. The method of claim 3, wherein the carrier is isopropyl alcohol.",
    "6. The method of claim 3, wherein the carrier is benzyl alcohol.",
    "7. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil and phenyl ethyl propionate.",
    "8. The method of claim 7, wherein the carrier is a isoparaffinic hydrocarbon.",
    "9. The method of claim 7, wherein the carrier is isopropyl alcohol.",
    "10. The method of claim 7, wherein the carrier is benzyl alcohol.",
    "11. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil and benzyl alcohol.",
    "12. The method of claim 11, wherein the carrier is a isoparaffinic hydrocarbon.",
    "13. The method of claim 11, wherein the carrier is isopropyl alcohol.",
    "14. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil, eugenol and phenyl ethyl propionate.",
    "15. The method of claim 14, wherein the carrier is a isoparaffinic hydrocarbon.",
    "16. The method of claim 14, wherein the carrier is isopropyl alcohol.",
    "17. The method of claim 14, wherein the carrier is or benzyl alcohol.",
    "18. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil, eugenol and benzyl alcohol wherein said carrier is not benzyl alcohol.",
    "19. The method of claim 18, wherein the carrier is a isoparaffinic hydrocarbon.",
    "20. The method of claim 18, wherein the carrier is isopropyl alcohol.",
    "21. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil, phenyl ethyl propionate and benzyl alcohol wherein said carrier is not benzyl alcohol.",
    "22. The method of claim 21, wherein the carrier is a isoparaffinic hydrocarbon.",
    "23. The method of claim 21, wherein the carrier is isopropyl alcohol.",
    "24. A method for controlling cockroaches and ants, which comprises applying to a locus where control is desired a pesticidally-effective amount of a composition comprising, in admixture with an acceptable carrier, peppermint oil, eugenol, phenyl ethyl propionate, and benzyl alcohol wherein said carrier is not benzyl alcohol.",
    "25. The method of claim 24, wherein the carrier is a isoparaffinic hydrocarbon.",
    "26. The method of claim 24, wherein the carrier is isopropyl alcohol. Based on the above data two new blends that were based on blend II were prepared for testing against ants (harvesters). Constituents Modified II-a Modified 11-b Modified II BA 20.00% 83.12% 3.00% PMO 8.00% 2.00% 2.00% PEP 2.52% 0.63% 0.63% Eugenol 1.00% 0.25% 0.25% 3[PA 16.00% 4.00% 4.00% Isopar M 40.00% 10.00% 70.12% Propellant 00.00% 00.00% 20.00%"
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "A01N 65/00",
    "A01N 31/04",
    "A01N 37/02",
    "A01N 65/22",
    "Y02A 50/30"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "ECOSMART TECHNOLOGIES INC"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2000-06-27",
  "publication_date": "2003-03-11",
  "grant_date": "2003-03-11",
  "priority_date": "1999-06-28",
  "application_number": "US-60439700-A",
  "family_id": "22493049",
  "citations": [
    "EP0945966A2",
    "JPH03127702A",
    "JPH06107505A",
    "US4053595A",
    "US4759930A",
    "US5403587A",
    "WO9830124A1",
    "WO9952359A1"
  ]
}