WO2023091654A1 - Compositions insecticides et insectifuges à base d'eau - Google Patents

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WO2023091654A1
WO2023091654A1 PCT/US2022/050382 US2022050382W WO2023091654A1 WO 2023091654 A1 WO2023091654 A1 WO 2023091654A1 US 2022050382 W US2022050382 W US 2022050382W WO 2023091654 A1 WO2023091654 A1 WO 2023091654A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01N—PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
    • A01N65/00—Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
    • A01N65/08—Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
    • A01N65/22—Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01N—PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF; BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES; PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS; PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
    • A01N65/00—Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
    • A01N65/08—Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01P—BIOCIDAL, PEST REPELLANT, PEST ATTRACTANT OR PLANT GROWTH REGULATORY ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR PREPARATIONS
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  • the present disclosure relates to a pest control composition and, more particularly, to a water-based insecticidal composition including (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof), and (ii) geranium oil.
  • a pest control composition including (i) eugenol, (ii) water, and (iii) a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and mixtures thereof).
  • Pest Control compositions including insecticide compositions have been used over the years to prevent insects from attacking humans, animals, and crops.
  • a majority of insecticides in the market use oil-based organic solvents (e.g., mineral oil or other petroleumbased solvents) as a carrier in their products as most active ingredients that kill and/or repel insects are readily soluble in oil-based organic solvents.
  • oil-based organic solvents e.g., mineral oil or other petroleumbased solvents
  • potential disadvantages of employing oil-based organic solvents in insecticide and insect repellent compositions include the unpleasant, harsh, and lingering chemical odor typical of common oil-based organic solvents (e.g. mineral oil or other petroleum-based solvents).
  • it is desirable to have a pest control composition, including an insecticidal or an insect repellent composition that reduces the unpleasant, harsh, and lingering chemical odor and at the same time does not sacrifice the efficacy of the composition.
  • Embodiments of the current disclosure describe a pest control composition that includes an active component consisting of spearmint oil, geranium oil and a third oil (e.g., cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, or combinations thereof).
  • an active component consisting of spearmint oil, geranium oil and a third oil (e.g., cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, or combinations thereof).
  • a third oil e.g., cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, or combinations thereof.
  • Applicant demonstrates that a combination of the mint and geranium essential oils unexpectedly provides a pleasant smell, a low linger scent, and a high efficiency of killing/repelling insects.
  • the composition can include between about 0.001 wt.% and about 10 wt.% of spearmint oil, between about 0.01 wt.% and about 10 wt.% of geranium oil, between about 0.01 wt.% and about 10 wt.% of a third oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof.
  • the composition further includes a solvent, a carrier, and a surfactant, and all weight percentages are percent by weight of the total composition.
  • the weight ratio of geranium oil to spearmint oil is from about 0.5 : 1 to about 20: 1. In further embodiments, the weight ratio of geranium oil to spearmint oil is from about 0.8: 1 to about 18: 1. In other embodiments, the weight ratio of geranium oil to spearmint oil is from about 1 : 1 to about 16: 1.
  • the solvent comprises at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • the carrier is water.
  • the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of lecithin, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium oleate, potassium oleate, sodium ricinolate, Quillaja saponin, poly glyceryl oleate, glyceryl monooleate, and any combinations thereof.
  • the composition comprises between 15% and about 30% by weight of the solvent; between 55 wt.% and about 85 wt.% of the carrier; between about 1 wt.% and about 4.5 wt.% of the surfactant; between about 1% to about 5% of a propellant and between about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of a preservative.
  • the propellant is selected from the group consisting of compressed gas propellants, liquefied gas propellants, saturated hydrocarbons, mixtures of liquified gas and compressed gas,
  • the propellant is selected from the group consisting of methane, ethane, propane, pentane, isobutene, n-butane, isobutane, dimethyl ether, 1,1- difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, and any combinations thereof.
  • the mint oil is in a higher weight percentage concentration than the geranium oil.
  • the pest control composition includes an active component including between about 0.001 wt.% and about 10 wt.% of at least one mint oil, between about 0.01 wt.% and about 10 wt.% of geranium oil, and between about 0.01 wt.% and about 10 wt.% of cinnamon oil.
  • the composition further includes a carrier, a solvent, and a surfactant, and all weight percentages are percent by weight of the total composition.
  • the mint oil is selected from the group consisting of spearmint oil, peppermint oil, cornmint oil, and combinations thereof.
  • the mint oil is spearmint oil.
  • the composition comprises between 15% and about 30% by weight of the solvent; between 55 wt.% and about 85 wt.% of the carrier; between about 1 wt.% and about 4.5 wt.% of the surfactant; between about 1% to about 5% of a propellant and between about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight of a preservative.
  • the weight ratio of geranium oil to mint oil is from about 0.5: 1 to about 20: 1.
  • the carrier includes water.
  • the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of lecithin, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium oleate, potassium oleate, sodium ricinolate, Quillaja saponin, polyglyceryl oleate, glyceryl monooleate, and any combinations thereof.
  • the propellant is selected from the group consisting of methane ethane, propane, pentane, isobutene, n-butane, isobutane, dimethyl ether, 1, 1 -difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, and any combinations thereof.
  • the pest control composition includes an active component that includes between about 0.001 wt.% and about 5 wt.% of a mint oil selected from the group consisting of spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof, between about 0.01 wt.% and about 5 wt.% geranium oil, and between about 0 wt.% to about 5 wt.% of an oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof.
  • This embodiment further includes about 55 wt.% to about 86 wt.% of water.
  • the composition further includes about 3 wt.% to about 15 wt.% at least one solvent.
  • the composition includes about 1 wt.% to about 5 wt.% at least one surfactant,
  • the composition further includes about 1 wt.% to about 5 wt.% of at least one propellant.
  • a weight ratio of geranium oil to mint oil is from about 0.5: 1 to about 20: 1, and all weight percentages are percent by weight of the total composition.
  • the term “about” or “approximately” means within an acceptable error range for the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art, which will depend in part on how the value is measured or determined, i.e., the limitations of the measurement system, i.e., the degree of precision required for a particular purpose, such as a pharmaceutical formulation.
  • the term “about” refers to variation in the numerical quantity that may occur, for example, through typical measuring and liquid handling procedures used for making concentrates or solutions in the real world; through inadvertent error in these procedures; through differences in the manufacture, source, or purity of the ingredients used to make the compositions or carry out the methods; and the like.
  • the term “about” may also encompass amounts that differ due to different equilibrium conditions for a composition resulting from a particular initial mixture.
  • the term “about” refers to a range of values +/- 5% of a specified value.
  • “about” can mean within 1 or more than 1 standard deviations, per the practice in the art.
  • “about” can mean a range of up to 20%, preferably up to 10%, more preferably up to 5%, and more preferably still up to 1% of a given value.
  • the term can mean within an order of magnitude, preferably within 5 -fold, and more preferably within 2-fold, of a value.
  • the term “substantially,” as used herein, means at least about 80%, preferably at least about 90%, more preferably at least about 99%, for example at least about 99.9%. In some embodiments, the term “substantially” can mean completely, or about 100%.
  • Weight percent”, “wt. %”, “percent by weight”, “% by weight”, and variations thereof, as used herein, refer to the concentration of a substance as the weight of that substance divided by the total weight of the composition and multiplied by 100. It is understood that, as used here, “percent”, “%”, and the like may be synonymous with “weight percent”, “wt. %”, etc.
  • Pests can mean any organism whose existence it can be desirable to control. Pests can include, for example, bacteria, cestodes, fungi, insects, nematodes, parasites, plants, and the like.
  • pestesticidal can mean, for example, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, herbicidal, insecticidal, and the like.
  • insect refers, not only to insects, but may also to mites, spiders, and other arachnids, larvae, and like invertebrates.
  • insect refers to and includes but is not limited to insects or arachnids capable of acting as vectors for disease to humans, animals, birds, fish, plants or plant parts, or capable of irritating or causing economic damage thereto.
  • Examples include but are not limited to nematodes, biting insects (such as mosquitoes, gnats, horse flies, ticks, tsetse flies, blowfly, screw fly, bed bugs, fleas, lice and sea lice), sap-sucking insects (such as aphids and thrips) and further include arachnids, ticks, termites, silverfish, ants, cockroaches, locust, fruit flies, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, scorpions, chiggers and mites (such as dust mites).
  • biting insects such as mosquitoes, gnats, horse flies, ticks, tsetse flies, blowfly, screw fly, bed bugs, fleas, lice and sea lice
  • sap-sucking insects such as aphids and thrips
  • arachnids ticks, termites, silverfish, ants, cockroaches,
  • Embodiments of the invention can be used to control parasites.
  • the term “parasite” encompasses numerous protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.
  • Protozoa may include the ameba, flagellates, ciliates, and the sporozoa.
  • Protozoa typically infect the blood and tissue and may be transmitted through the bite of a mosquito.
  • Protozoa are responsible for such diseases as malaria, trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.
  • Helminths are typically classified into three groups, flatworms, roundworms, and thorny- headed worms.
  • Ectoparasites are responsible for such diseases as enterobiasis, ascariasis, taeniasis, cysticercosis, and schistosomiasis.
  • Ectoparasites may include mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, lice, and mites. Many ectoparasites may cause disease on their own, but are even more important as vectors of a number of different pathogens, including protozoa.
  • the term “pest control” shall refer to having a repellent effect, a pesticidal effect, or both.
  • repellent effect is an effect wherein more insects are repelled away from a host or area that has been treated with the composition than a control host or area that has not been treated with the composition.
  • repeling or “repel” refers to the ability of the compositions described herein to cause a pest or insect to deviate away from or avoid a surface, object or insect breeding site treated with said composition.
  • a repellent effect is an effect wherein at least about 75% of insects are repelled away from a host or area that has been treated with the composition. In some embodiments, however, a repellent effect is an effect wherein at least about 90% of insects are repelled away from a host or area that has been treated with the composition.
  • “pesticidal effect” is an effect wherein treatment with a composition causes at least about 1% of the insects to die. In this regard, an LC1 to LC100 (lethal concentration) or an LD1 to LD100 (lethal dose) of a composition will cause a pesticidal effect. In some embodiments, the pesticidal effect is an effect wherein treatment with a composition causes at least about 5% of the exposed insects to die.
  • the target pest is a non-insect, such as a parasite.
  • knocking down refers to the ability of the composition described herein to render an insect immobile.
  • a flying insect contacted with a composition described herein is said to be “knocked-down” if it falls to ground and is unable to fly, even though it may be able to move body parts so it cannot be categorized as completely paralyzed.
  • the insect's ability to move, feed, reproduce, spread disease or irritate is severely curtailed during the period in which it is knocked down.
  • the term “killing” or “kill” refers to the ability of at least one active ingredient in a composition to render an insect dead.
  • the term “knocking down” or “knockdown” refers to the ability of the composition described herein to render an insect immobile for a pre-determined period of time. For example, a flying insect contacted with a composition described herein is said to be “knocked-down” if it falls to ground and is unable to fly, even though it may be able to move body parts so it cannot be categorized as completely paralyzed. The insect’s ability to move, feed, reproduce, spread disease, or irritate is severely curtailed during the period in which it is knocked down.
  • compositions described herein present novel combinations of essential oil active ingredients and/or other components that result in an improved pest control composition offering consumers a dual action experience and pleasant low lingering hedonics without sacrificing efficacy.
  • the pleasant fragrance experience allows the user to spray the pests in a room and remain in the room following application of the composition.
  • Applicant demonstrates that a combination of these essential oils unexpectedly provides a pleasant smell, a low linger scent, and is highly efficacious in killing insects.
  • the pest control composition described herein causes pest mortality in small to large bugs by at least weakening pest’s exoskeleton and/or obstructing pest's central nervous system, resulting in a pest knockdown rate as much as 88% in 30 seconds, and a pest mortality rate as much as 100% in 24 hours.
  • the pest control composition according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof) and (ii) geranium oil.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) eugenol, (ii) water, and (iii) a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) eugenol and (ii) a first solvent consisting of butyl lactate.
  • the pest control compositions include an active component and an additional component.
  • the active component includes one or more essential oils, such as at least mint oil and geranium oil.
  • the compositions of the present disclosure may also include one or more additional components.
  • the compositions of the present disclosure may include a carrier, a solvent, a surfactant, a preservative, and/or a propellant.
  • the pest control composition includes (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof), and (ii) geranium oil.
  • mint oil e.g., spearmint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof
  • geranium oil e.g., peppermint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof
  • the total amount of the active component may be from about 0.01 wt.%, or from about 0.05 wt.%, or from about 0.5 wt.%, or from about 1 wt.%, or from about 2 wt.%, or from about 2.5 wt.%, or from about 5 wt.%, or from about 6 wt.%, or from about 7 wt.%, or from about 8 wt.%, or from about 9 wt.%, or from about 10 wt.%, and to about 25 wt.%, or to about 22 wt.%, or to about 20 wt.%, or to about 17 wt.%, or to about 15 wt.%, or to about 12 wt.%, or to about 8 wt.%, or to about 6 wt.%, or to about 4 wt.%, or to about 3 wt.%, or to about 2.5
  • the total amount active component is present in an amount from about 0.05 wt.% to about 15 wt.%, or from about 0.5 wt.% to about 6 wt.%, or from about 1 wt.% to about 4 wt.%, or from about 2 wt.% to about 4 wt.%, wherein all weight percentages are percent by weight of the total composition.
  • the total amount active component is present in an amount from about 2.5 wt.% to about 3.5 wt.% wherein all weight percentages are percent by weight of the total composition.
  • the total amount active component is present in an amount of about 3 wt.% based on the total weight of the total composition.
  • the pest control composition is a composition that includes essential oils — e.g., at least one mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, and cornmint oil), geranium oil, rosemary oil, cinnamon oil, and/or cedarwood oil.
  • essential oils e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, and cornmint oil
  • geranium oil rosemary oil, cinnamon oil, and/or cedarwood oil.
  • the pest control composition includes essential oils of spearmint and geranium oil.
  • the pest control composition includes the essential oil eugenol.
  • the insecticidal or insect repellent formulations include at least one mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil) and geranium oil, cinnamon oil, and/or cedarwood oil.
  • mint oil e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil
  • geranium oil cinnamon oil, and/or cedarwood oil.
  • Spearmint oil may refer to both extracted and synthetic versions of Mentha spicala. Mentha crispa. Mentha crispale. Mentha cardiaca G. (scotch spearmint), Mentha spicata L. var. crispa (Bentham) Danert (native spearmint), and/or Mentha viridis, and derivatives thereof. Spearmint is also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint, and mackerel mint. Spearmint may also be a species of mint and may be native to Europe and southern temperate Asia, extending from Ireland in the west to southern China in the east.
  • spearmint oil includes a CAS registry number of 8008-79-5.
  • spearmint oil may have at least one of the following constituents: carvone, limonene, (Z)-Dihydrocarvone, menthone, P-myrcene, a-pinene, camphene, sabinene, P-pinene, myrcene, 3-octanol, p-cymene, 1,8-cineole, (Z)-P-ocimene, cis- sabinene hydrate, linalool, cis-p-menth-2-en-l-ol, cis-limonene oxide, trans-limonene oxide, borneol, 6-terpineol, 4-terpineol, a-terpineol, dihydrocarveol, cis-dihydrocarvone, trans- carveol, cis-carveol,
  • the spearmint oil may have at least the following constituents: carvone, limonene, (Z)-Dihydrocarvone, 3-octanol, menthone, 1,8- cineole, and P-myrcene.
  • Peppermint oil may refer to both extracted and synthetic versions of Mentha balsamea Wild, Mentha x piperita L., and derivatives thereof. Peppermint can also be a hybrid mint — a cross between watermint and spearmint.
  • peppermint oil has the CAS registry number 8006-90-4, and may have at least one of the following constituents: menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, 1,8-cineol, menthofuranne, neomenthol, isomenthone, beta-caryophyllene, germacrene D, limonene, P-pinene, terpinene-4-ol, a-pinene, (6A)-(+)-Menthofuran tr, terpinen-4-ol, (1A)- (+)-P-pulegone, germacrene, P-caryophyllene, (E)-sabinene hydrate, piperitone, and/or isomenthol.
  • peppermint oil includes at least the following constituents: menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, neomenthol, 1,8-cineole, (6A)-(+)- Menthofuran, isomenthone, terpinen-4-ol, (lA)-(+)-P-Pul egone, limonene, germacrene D, P- caryophyllene, (E)-Sabinene hydrate, P-pinene, piperitone, and isomenthol.
  • Cornmint oil may refer to both extracted and synthetic versions of Mentha arvensis. Mentha arvensis L., Mentha arvensis f. piperascens Malinv. Ex Holmes, Mentha arvensis L. var. galbrata Benth, Mentha arvensis L. var. villosa Benth, Mentha canadensis L., and derivatives thereof. Further, commint oil has a CAS registry number 68917-18-0. Commint is also known as field mint or wild mint.
  • Commint oil is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae.
  • Commint oil may also have at least one of the following constituents: cis-beta- ocimene, P-phellandrene, gamma-terpinene, terpinolene, a-pinene, neomenthol, santene, a- thujene, p-cymene, P-farnesene, P-caryophyllene, betabourbon ene, myrcene, P-myrcene, a- terpinene, delta-terpinene, limonene, P-pinene, camphene, sabinene, germacrene D, gammacaryophyllene, delta-cardinene, ethanol, 3 -methylbutanol, 3-octanol, citronelloln
  • Geranium oil refers to both extracted and synthetic oils of geranium, and derivatives thereof. Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills.
  • Geranium oil has the CAS registry number 8000-46-2 and at least one of the following constituents: citronellol, geraniol, linalool, citronellyl formiate, menthone, geranyl -formi ate, 3,7-gvaiedien, alpha-terpineol, izomenthon, beta-burbonen, tetrahydrogeraniol, alpha-pinene, geranyl -butyrate, linalyl-propionate, cis-rozokside, geranyl- tiglate, beta-caryophyllene, citronellyl-propionate, citronellyl-butyrate, calamenen, nerylpropionate, benzylidene camphor, geranyl-propionate, and/or delta-gvaien.
  • geranium oil may include the following major constituents: Citronellol, Citronellyl formate, Geraniol, Guaia-6,9-diene, Isomenthone, Linalool, Menthone, Geranyl formate, (Z)- + (E)-Rose oxide, Germacrene, Geranyl tiglate, Citronellyl propionate, P- Caryophyllene, Citronellyl tiglate, Geranyl butyrate, P-Bourbonene.
  • a pest control composition comprising (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof) and (ii) geranium oil.
  • the geranium oil and the mint oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.5: 1 to about 20: 1. In other embodiments, the geranium oil and the mint oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.6: 1 to about 19: 1. In some embodiments, the geranium oil and the mint oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.7: 1 to about 19: 1. In particular embodiments, the geranium oil and the mint oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.8: 1 to about 18: 1. In other embodiments, the geranium oil and the mint oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.9: 1 to about 17: 1.
  • the geranium oil and the mint oil have a weight ratio of from about 1 : 1 to about 16: 1. While specific ratios chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the ratios of the geranium oil and the mint oil may vary to suit different applications.
  • the pest control composition includes between about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.003% to about 9% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In even further embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.005% to about 8% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.008% to about 7% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes between about 0.03% to about 4% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.05% to about 3% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.1% to about 2.5% by weight of mint oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the mint oil is present in an amount of about 0.1%, 0.28%, 1.0%, or 2.5% by weight of the total composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentrations of the mint oil may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of mint oil will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the geranium oil.
  • the pest control composition includes between about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.03% to about 9% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In further embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.05% to about 8.5% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In another embodiment, the pest control composition includes between about 0.1% to about 8% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In yet another embodiment, the pest control composition includes between about 0.3% to about 7% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes between about 0.5% to about 6% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.6% to about 5.5% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 1% to about 5% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 1% to about 4.5% by weight of geranium oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the geranium oil is present in an amount of about 2.50%, 4.48%, 1.0%, or 1. 6% by weight of the total composition.
  • the concentrations of the geranium oil may vary to suit different applications.
  • the concentration ranges of geranium oil will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil.
  • the mint oil is spearmint oil.
  • the mint oil is commint oil.
  • the mint oil is a combination of spearmint oil and commint oil.
  • the present disclosure also relates to a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof), and (ii) geranium oil.
  • Cinnamon oil refers to both extracted and synthetic oils of species from the genus Cinnamomum in the family Lauraceae, and derivatives thereof. Cinnamon oil has the CAS registry number 8015-91-6 and can have at least one of the following constituents: benzenepropanal, borneol, 3-phenyl-2-propenal, trans- cinnamaldehyde, (+)-cyclosativene, alpha-cubebene, (+)-sativene, 1 -caryophyllene, gamma- muurolene, gamma-maaliene, alpha-muurolene, l,2,4a,5,6,8a-hexahydro-4,7-dimethyl-l-(l- methylethyl)naphthalene, d-cadinene, 1 ,6-dimethyl-4-(l -methyletyhl)-
  • cinnamon oil may include the following major constituents: Eugenol, Eugenyl acetate, Linalool, (E)-Cinnamyl acetate, Benzyl benzoate, P-Caryophyllene, (E)-Cinnamaldehyde, Safrole, Cinnamyl alcohol.
  • Cedarwood oil refers to both extracted and synthetic oils produced from distilling wood of a number of different junipers and cypresses (of the family Cupressaceae), and derivatives thereof.
  • Cedarwood oil includes the following CAS registry numbers 85085-29-6, 68990-83-0, or 8000-27-9, and may include at least one of the following constituents: a-pinene, a-thujene, Camphene, P-pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, a-terpinene, Limonene, P-phellandrene, y-terpinene, p-cymene, Terpinolene, Isolongifolene, P-cubebene, Linalool, a-longipinene, a-cedrene, a- barbatene, P-cedrene, Terpinen-4-ol, P-funebrene, cis-p-menth-2-en-l-ol, Thuj opsene (widdrene), allo-aromadendrene, P-barbatene, trans-piperitol, Selina-4, 11 -diene, P-
  • cedarwood oil may include the following major constituents: Iso-a-cedrene, Thuj opsene, Cedrenol, Cuparene, Longifolene, a- Cedrene, P-Cedrene, Cedrol, Widdrol, a-Chamigrene, P-Chamigrene, a-Selinene, P- Himachalene.
  • Rosemary oil refers to both extracted and synthetic versions of oils from Rosmarinus officinalis, Limonium vulgare, Andromeda polifolia, and derivatives thereof.
  • rosemary oil includes a CAS registry number of 8000-25-7, and may include at least one of the following constituents: tricyclene, alpha-thujene, alpha-pinene, camphene, sabinene, beta-pinene, myrcene, alpha-phellandrene, car-3-ene, alpha-terpinolene, p-cymene, 1,8-cineole, limonene, gamma-terpinene, trans-sabinene, terpinolene, linalool, alpha-campholenol, endo-fenchol, and/or camphor.
  • rosemary oil may include the following major constituents: 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, verbenone, a- pinene, bornyl acetate, linalool, camphene, P-caryophyllene, a-terpineol, p-cymene, ar- curcumene, 1 -nonanol, and terpinen-4-ol.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof), (ii) at least one of rosemary oil, geranium oil, cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof, and (iii) at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, and mixtures thereof.
  • mint oil e.g., spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof
  • rosemary oil geranium oil
  • cinnamon oil geranium oil
  • cedarwood oil cedarwood oil
  • mixtures thereof ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, and mixtures thereof.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) geranium oil and (ii) a second oil selected from the group consisting of spearmint oil, cornmint oil, cinnamon oil, and mixtures thereof.
  • the geranium oil and the second oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.5: 1 to about 20: 1.
  • the geranium oil and the second oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.6: 1 to about 19: 1.
  • the geranium oil and the second oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.7: 1 to about 19: 1.
  • the geranium oil and the second oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.8: 1 to about 18: 1.
  • the geranium oil and the second oil have a weight ratio of from about 0.9: 1 to about 17: 1. In certain embodiments the geranium oil and the second oil have a weight ratio of from about 1 : 1 to about 16: 1. While specific ratios chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the ratios of the geranium oil and the second oil may vary to suit different applications.
  • the second oil is spearmint oil.
  • the second oil is commint oil.
  • the second oil is cinnamon oil.
  • the pest control composition includes (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof), (ii) geranium oil, and (iii) a third oil (e.g., cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof).
  • the pest control composition according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof), (ii) geranium oil, and (iii) cinnamon oil.
  • the pest control composition includes essential oils consisting of (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof), (ii) geranium oil, and (iii) cinnamon oil.
  • the pest control composition includes essential oils consisting of (i) spearmint oil, (ii) geranium oil, and (iii) cinnamon oil.
  • the pest control composition includes essential oils consisting of (i) peppermint oil, (ii) geranium oil, and (iii) cinnamon oil.
  • the pest control composition includes essential oils consisting of (i) commint oil, (ii) geranium oil, and (iii) cinnamon oil.
  • the pest control composition includes between about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.03% to about 9% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.05% to about 8% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.1% to about 7% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 0.3% to about 6% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes between about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 1% to about 3% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes between about 1% to about 2.8% by weight of the third oil, based on the total weight of the composition. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the third oil is present in an amount of about 2.8%, 1.0%, or 2.5% by weight of the total composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentrations of the third oil may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of the third oil will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil and the geranium oil.
  • the third oil is cinnamon oil. [0057] In certain embodiments, the third oil is cedarwood oil.
  • the third oil is a mixture of cinnamon oil and cedarwood oil.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof), (ii) at least one of rosemary oil, geranium oil, cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof, (iii) at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof, and (iv) isopropyl myristate.
  • mint oil e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof
  • the present disclosure also relates to a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising (i) mint oil (e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof), and (ii) geranium oil.
  • mint oil e.g., spearmint oil, peppermint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof
  • geranium oil e.g., peppermint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure also include a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising at least one of spearmint oil, peppermint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof, at least one oil comprising rosemary oil, geranium oil, cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof, and at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, and mixtures thereof.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure also include a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising at least one of spearmint oil, peppermint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof, at least one oil comprising rosemary oil, geranium oil, cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof, at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof, and isopropyl myristate.
  • a composition comprising at least one of spearmint oil, peppermint oil, cornmint oil, and mixtures thereof, at least one oil comprising rosemary oil, geranium oil, cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof, at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof, and isopropyl myristate.
  • eugenol refers to both extracted and synthetic versions of 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol from Eugenia caryophyllata, and derivatives thereof. Further, eugenol includes a CAS registry number of 97-53-0.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) eugenol, (ii) from about 50% to about 80% by weight water, and (iii) a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • the composition includes at least 3% by weight eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 12% by weight eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes greater than about 15% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition comprises greater than about 6% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6.5% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) eugenol, (ii) water, and (iii) greater than about 15% by weight of a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • a solvent e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • the composition includes at least 3% by weight eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition comprises at least 12% by weight eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition comprises about 50% to about 80% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition comprises about 65% to about 78% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 50% to about 7
  • the pest control composition includes eugenol. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes at least about 3% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes at least about 4% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition includes at least about 5% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes at least about 6% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least about 7% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes at most about 12% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition includes at most about 11% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes at most about 10% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes at most about 9% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In exemplary embodiments, the composition includes about 8% or about 12% of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • concentration of the eugenol may vary to suit different applications.
  • concentration ranges of the solvent will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the water and the solvent.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) at least about 3% by weight of eugenol, (ii) water, and (iii) a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • a solvent e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • the composition includes about 50% to about 85% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 55% to about 80% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 60% to about 80% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition the composition includes about 65% to about 80% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition the composition includes about 68% to about 78% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition the composition includes about 68.3% to about 73.8% by weight water, based on the total weight of the composition. In an exemplary embodiment, the composition includes about 68.25%, 69.1, 71.10%, 70.98%, 73.83%, 70.25%, 73.10%, or 77.1% of water, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of water may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of water will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and the solvent.
  • the pest control composition includes greater than about 15% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes greater than about 15.5% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes greater than about 16% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition includes greater than about 16.5% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In exemplary embodiments, the composition includes about 16.9% or 6.5% of solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of the solvent may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of the solvent will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and water.
  • the pest control composition according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) eugenol and (ii) a first solvent consisting of butyl lactate.
  • the composition includes about 3% by weight to about 15% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes about 4% by weight to about 14% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 7% by weight to about 12% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 7.5% by weight to about 10% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 7.5% by weight to about 9% by weight of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. In an exemplary embodiment, the composition includes about 4% or about 8% or about 12% of eugenol, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of the eugenol may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of the eugenol will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the first solvent.
  • the composition includes about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight of the first solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition includes about 5.5% by weight to about 8% by weight of the first solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes about 6% by weight to about 7% by weight of the first solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 6.4% by weight to about 6.6% by weight of the first solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In an exemplary embodiment, the composition includes about 6.5% of the first solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the concentration of the first solvent may vary to suit different applications.
  • the concentration ranges of the first solvent will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as eugenol.
  • the composition includes a second solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • the composition includes about 5% by weight to about 15% by weight of the second solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6% by weight to about 14% by weight of the second solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 7% by weight to about 13% by weight of the second solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes about 8% by weight to about 12% by weight of the second solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes about 9% by weight to about 11% by weight of the second solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In an exemplary embodiment, the composition includes about 10.4% of the second solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of the second solvent may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of the first solvent will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the solvent is ethyl lactate.
  • the composition is substantially free of ethyl lactate.
  • the composition includes about 3% to about 15% by weight ethyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6% to about 7% by weight ethyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6.4% to about 6.6% by weight ethyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of ethyl lactate may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of ethyl lactate will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the solvent is isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition is substantially free of isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes about 3% to about 15% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes about 5% to about 10% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes comprising about 6% to about 7% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes comprising about 6.4% to about 6.6% by weight isopropyl alcohol. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of isopropyl alcohol may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of isopropyl alcohol will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the solvent is isopropyl myristate.
  • the composition is substantially free of isopropyl myristate.
  • the composition includes about 1% to about 15% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 5% to about 13% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 8% to about 12% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 10% to about 11% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the concentration of isopropyl myristate may vary to suit different applications.
  • the concentration ranges of isopropyl myristate will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the composition includes water. In certain embodiments, the composition includes about 50% by weight to about 80% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 55% by weight to about 78% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes about 60% by weight to about 78% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes about 68% by weight to about 78% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes about 69% by weight to about 78% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 69.10%, 70.98%, 73.83%, 70.25%, 73.10%, or 71.1% of water, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of water may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of water will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the composition includes a propellant.
  • the propellant includes at least one of methane, ethane, propane, pentane, isobutene, n-butane, isobutane, dimethyl ether, 1,1 -difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, and any combinations thereof.
  • the propellant is selected from the group consisting of methane, ethane, propane, pentane, isobutene, n-butane, isobutane, dimethyl ether, 1,1 -difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, and any combinations thereof.
  • the composition includes about 1% to about 5% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 1.5% to about 4.5% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes about 2% to about 4% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 2.5% to about 3.5% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 2.7% to about 3% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of propellant may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of propellant will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the composition includes about 1% to about 5% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 1.3% to about 4.5% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition includes about 1.5% to about 3.5% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes about 1.8% to about 3% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes about 1% to about 2% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • concentration of surfactant may vary to suit different applications.
  • concentration ranges of surfactant will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the present disclosure also relates to a pest control composition and a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising eugenol, water, and a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • a solvent e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure also include a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising at least about 3% by weight of eugenol, water, and a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • a solvent e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure also include a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising eugenol, from about 50% to about 80% by weight water, and a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • a solvent e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure also include a method of killing insects comprising applying to a surface in need thereof a composition comprising eugenol, water, and greater than about 15% by weight of a solvent (e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof).
  • a solvent e.g., ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof.
  • other plant-based insecticidal natural oil or natural oil extract that may be contained in the embodiments of compositions for killing and/or repelling insects described herein may comprise neem oil, karanja oil, clove oil, thyme oil, oregano oil, garlic oil, anise oil, lime oil, lavender oil, thymol (found in oregano oil and thyme oil), p- cymene (found in oregano oil and thyme oil), 1,8-cineole (found in thyme oil and peppermint oil), eugenol (found in clove oil and cinnamon oil), limonene (found in cinnamon, peppermint, and lime oil), alpha-pinene (found in cinnamon oil, geranium oil, and lime oil), carvacrol (found in oregano oil, thyme oil, and clove oil), gamma-terpinene (found in oregano oil and lime oil), geraniol (
  • the insecticidal natural oil may comprise any oil having as a constituent one of the following compounds, or a combination of the following compounds: azadirachtin, nimbin, nimbinin, salannin, gedunin, geraniol, geranial, gamma-terpinene, alpha- terpin-eol, beta-caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol, myrcenol-8, thuya-nol-4, benzyl alcohol, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, alpha-pinene, geranyl acetate, citronellol, citronellyl formate, isomenthone, 10-epi-gamma-eudesmol, l,5-dimethyl-l-vinyl-4-hexenylbutyrate,
  • compositions for killing insects described herein may comprise alpha- or beta-pinene; alpha-camp-holenic aldehyde; alpha-citronellol; alpha-iso-amyl-cinnamic (e.g., amyl cinnamic aldehyde); alpha-pinene oxide; alpha-cinnamic terpinene; alpha-terpineol (e.g., l-methyl-4-isopropyl-l-cyclohexen-8-ol); lamda-terpinene; achillea; aldehyde C16 (pure); allicin; alpha-phellandrene; amyl cinnamic aldehyde; amyl salicylate; anethole; anise; aniseed; anisic aldehyde; basil
  • Suitable essential oils for use in the pest control compositions described herein include Absinth Oil, Almond Oil, Ambrette Seed Oil, Amyris Oil, Angelica Root Oil, Anethole 20/21 natural, Angelica Seed Oil, Aniseed Oil China star, Anise Star Oil, Balsam Fir Oil, Balsam Oil, Basil Oil, Bay Oil, Bergamot Oil, Birch Sweet Oil, Birch Tar Oil, Bitter Almond Oil, Bitter Orange Oil Cold Pressed, Black Pepper Oil Black Pepper Oleoresin 40/20, Bois de Rose, Buchu Oil, Cabreuva Oil, Cade Oil, Cajeput Oil, Calamus Oil, Camphor Oil White, Cananga Oil, Capsicum Oil, Caraway Seed Oil, Cardamom Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Cassia Oil, Cedar leaf Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Celery Leaf Oil, Celery Seed Oil, Chamomile Flower Oil, Chenopodium Oil (Wormseed), Cinnamon Bark Oil, Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Cistus Oil, Citronella Oil,
  • the composition may include one or more ingredients eligible for minimum risk pesticide products that are exempt from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) under the Minimum Risk Exemption regulations in 40 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 152.25(f), for example, included, but not limited to, those listed as "Active Ingredients Permitted in Exempted Minimum Risk Pesticide Products" in 40 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 152.25(f).
  • the compositions of the present disclosure may also include one or more additional components. In other embodiments, for example, the compositions of the present disclosure may include a carrier, a solvent, a preservative, a surfactant, and/or a propellant.
  • the pest control composition includes a carrier.
  • carrier as used herein means a material, which can be inorganic or organic and of synthetic or natural origin, with which the active component is mixed or formulated to facilitate its application to the host, area, or other object to be treated, or to facilitate its storage, transport and/or handling. In general, any of the materials customarily employed in formulating repellents, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, are suitable.
  • the pest control composition according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising (i) mint oil selected from the group consisting of spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof, (ii) geranium oil, and (iii) a carrier.
  • the carrier includes water. In other embodiments, the carrier is water.
  • the carrier includes about 55% to about 85% by weight carrier, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the carrier includes about 57% to about 83% by weight carrier, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the carrier includes about 59% to about 80% by weight carrier, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the carrier includes about 61% to about 79% by weight carrier, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the carrier includes about 65% to about 78% by weight carrier, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the amount of carrier may vary to suit different applications. The amount ranges of carrier will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil and the geranium oil.
  • the carrier includes water. In certain embodiments, the carrier is water.
  • the formulation or composition may include a solvent, for example to dissolve other components, to enhance functionality of the components, or for textural and sensorial attributes.
  • the pest control composition includes a solvent.
  • the solvent includes ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and/or combinations thereof.
  • the solvent includes at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof. Additionally, according to one embodiment, the solvent includes at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof. In yet another embodiment, the solvent includes at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, and combinations thereof. In still another embodiment, the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and combinations thereof. In a particular embodiment, the solvent includes at least one of ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, and combinations thereof.
  • the pest control composition includes a solvent.
  • the solvent is present in an amount from about 1% to about 50% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes about 15% to about 30% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes about 15.5% to about 28% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes about 16% to about 27% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes about 16.5% to about 26% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition includes about 17% to about 25% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the pest control composition includes about 17.4% to about 24.1% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the pest control composition includes about 6% to about 7% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the solvent is present in an amount of about 17.43% or 21.43% by weight of the total composition, or about 6.5% by weight of the total composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentrations of the solvent may vary to suit different applications.
  • the pest control composition includes greater than about 15% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition includes greater than about 15.5% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes greater than about 16% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes greater than about 16.5% by weight of the solvent, based on the total weight of the composition. In exemplary embodiments, the composition includes about 16.9% or 6.5% of solvent, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • concentration of the solvent may vary to suit different applications.
  • concentration ranges of the solvent will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and water.
  • the solvent is ethyl lactate.
  • the composition is substantially free of ethyl lactate.
  • the composition includes about 3% to about 15% by weight ethyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6% to about 7% by weight ethyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6.4% to about 6.8% by weight ethyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6.4% to about 6.6% by weight ethyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • ethyl lactate may vary to suit different applications.
  • concentration ranges of ethyl lactate will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil, the geranium oil, and the carrier, or such as the eugenol and the water.
  • the solvent is butyl lactate.
  • the composition is substantially free of butyl lactate.
  • the composition includes about 3% to about 15% by weight butyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6% to about 7% by weight butyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6.4% to about 6.8% by weight butyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 6.4% to about 6.6% by weight butyl lactate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • butyl lactate may vary to suit different applications.
  • concentration ranges of butyl lactate will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil, the geranium oil, and the carrier, or such as the eugenol and the water.
  • the solvent is isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition is substantially free of isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes about 3% to about 15% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes about 5% to about 10% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes about 6% to about 7% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes comprising about 6.4% to about 6.6% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the composition includes about 6.6% to about 6.8% by weight isopropyl alcohol.
  • the concentration of isopropyl alcohol may vary to suit different applications.
  • concentration ranges of isopropyl alcohol will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil, the geranium oil, and the carrier, or such as the eugenol and the water.
  • the solvent is isopropyl myristate.
  • the composition is substantially free of isopropyl myristate.
  • the composition includes about 1% to about 15% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 5% to about 13% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 8% to about 12% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 10% to about 11% by weight isopropyl myristate, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the concentration of isopropyl myristate may vary to suit different applications.
  • the concentration ranges of isopropyl myristate will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil, the geranium oil, and the carrier, or such as the eugenol and the water.
  • substantially absent from the pest control composition is a hydrocarbon solvent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic C9-C17 hydrocarbons, alicyclic C9-C17 hydrocarbons, naphtha, petroleum distillate, paraffins, iso-paraffins, isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, cycloparaffins, alkanes, iso-alkanes, cycloalkanes, and any combinations thereof.
  • a hydrocarbon solvent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic C9-C17 hydrocarbons, alicyclic C9-C17 hydrocarbons, naphtha, petroleum distillate, paraffins, iso-paraffins, isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, cycloparaffins, alkanes, iso-alkanes, cycloalkanes, and any combinations thereof.
  • absent from the pest control composition is a hydrocarbon solvent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic C9-C17 hydrocarbons, alicyclic C9-C17 hydrocarbons, naphtha, petroleum distillate, paraffins, iso-paraffins, isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, cycloparaffins, alkanes, iso-alkanes, cycloalkanes, and any combinations thereof.
  • the formulation may include a surfactant, for example to lower the surface tension of the composition.
  • the composition includes a surfactant.
  • the surfactant includes at least one of lecithin, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium oleate, potassium oleate, sodium ricinolate, Quillaja saponin, polyglyceryl oleate, glyceryl monooleate, and any combinations thereof.
  • the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of lecithin, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium oleate, potassium oleate, sodium ricinolate, Quillaja saponin, polyglyceryl oleate, glyceryl monooleate, and any combinations thereof.
  • the surfactant is present in about 1% to about 5%, based on the total weight of the composition. In an embodiment, the surfactant is present from about 1% to about 4.5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 1.3% to about 4.3% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes about 1.5% to about 4% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition includes about 2% to about 3.7% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the surfactant is present from about 1% to about 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In even further embodiments, however, the composition is substantially free of a surfactant. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of surfactant may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of surfactant will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil, the geranium oil, and the carrier, or such as the eugenol, the water, and the solvent. [00102] In other embodiments, the composition includes about 1% to about 5% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the composition includes about 1.3% to about 4.5% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 1.5% to about 3.5% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition includes about 1.8% to about 3% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes about 1% to about 2% by weight of the surfactant, based on the total weight of the composition. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of surfactant may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of surfactant will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the composition may also include a preservative, for example, to lengthen the shelf-life of the product composition.
  • the composition includes a preservative.
  • the composition is substantially free of a preservative.
  • the preservative includes sodium benzoate. In some embodiments, the preservative is sodium benzoate.
  • the composition includes about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight preservative. In even further embodiments, the composition includes about 0.15% to about 0.45% by weight preservative. In particular embodiments, the composition includes about 0.2% to about 0.4% by weight preservative. While specific values chosen for this embodiment are recited, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the disclosure, the concentration of preservative may vary to suit different applications. The concentration ranges of preservative will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil and the geranium oil, or such as the eugenol, the water, and the solvent.
  • the composition and formulations may include a propellant, for example to provide a force to expel the formulation from the container.
  • the insecticidally-active compositions of the present disclosure may be combined with a suitable propellant to form an aerosol formulation.
  • the composition also includes a propellant.
  • the composition does not include a propellant and may be dispensed from a container manually, such as from a trigger-actuated container.
  • the pest control composition includes a propellant.
  • the propellant includes of at least one of methane, ethane, propane, pentane, isobutene, n-butane, isobutane, dimethyl ether, 1,1-difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, and any combinations thereof.
  • the propellant is selected from the group consisting of methane, ethane, propane, pentane, isobutene, n-butane, isobutane, dimethyl ether, 1,1-difluoroethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, air, and any combinations thereof.
  • propellants examples include compressed gas propellants such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide; liquefied gas propellants such as fluorinated and chlorinated hydrocarbons, dimethyl ether, vinyl chloride; saturated hydrocarbons or lower (C1-C4) aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as propane, butane, isobutane, isopentane, and mixtures thereof; and mixtures of liquefied gases and compressed gases.
  • compressed gas propellants such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide
  • liquefied gas propellants such as fluorinated and chlorinated hydrocarbons, dimethyl ether, vinyl chloride
  • compressed gases such as the propellant rather than, or in the place of, liquefied saturated hydrocarbons.
  • the pest control composition according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a composition comprising i) mint oil selected from the group consisting of spearmint oil, commint oil, and mixtures thereof, (ii) geranium oil, (iii) a carrier, and (iv) a propellant.
  • the composition includes about 1% to about 5% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. In other embodiments, the composition includes about 1.5% to about 4.5% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. In further embodiments, the composition includes about 2% to about 4% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. In even further embodiments, the composition includes about 2.5% to about 3.5% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition. In particular embodiments, the composition includes about 2.7% to about 3% by weight of the propellant, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the concentration of propellant may vary to suit different applications.
  • the concentration ranges of propellant will vary based on the additional components of the pest control composition, such as the mint oil, the geranium oil, and the carrier, or such as the eugenol, the water, and the solvent, or such as such as the eugenol and the first solvent.
  • the hydrocarbon propellant may be present in the compositions of this disclosure in an amount of from about 8% to about 50%, from about 15% to about 50%, from about 15% to about 40%, from about 15% to about 25%, or from about 5% to about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
  • the pest control composition provides a pest mortality rate of about 100% in 24 hours, and in some embodiments, the pest control composition provides a pest knockdown rate of about 90% in 30 seconds.
  • insects flies, Musca domeslica in a container with a screened bottom and top openings to prevent pooling of the sample and based on the targets’ size and ability to escape.
  • the insects were directly sprayed with the composition while in the container. Knockdown observations were taken thirty seconds after application of the formulation. Afterwards, the insects were to be transferred to a clean container, given water and held for twenty-four-hour mortality observation, after which time the total number of dead insects was recorded. A group of untreated insects were also held in clean containers for twenty-four hours mortality observation as a control to the treated test system.
  • insects e.g., cockroaches, Blattella germanica, Periplaneta americana. ants, Linepithema hiimile. Monomorium pharaonis
  • insects e.g., cockroaches, Blattella germanica, Periplaneta americana. ants, Linepithema hiimile. Monomorium pharaonis
  • a large “arena” ring was placed on top of the paper, with a smaller treatment ring in the center, placed on top of a sheet of vinyl flooring. Twenty seconds after treatment the smaller treatment ring was removed. Knockdown observations were taken thirty seconds after application of formulation to the insects. Approximately two minutes post treatment, insects were collected from the arena and placed into clean holding containers for twenty-four-hour mortality observations. A group of untreated insects were also held in clean containers for twenty-four- hour mortality observations as a control to the treated test system.
  • insects e.g., cockroaches, Blattella germanica, Periplaneta americana. ants, Line
  • Formulations A, B, C, and D are water-based pest control formulations and comprise about 0.1% or about 1% spearmint or peppermint or cornmint oil; about 1% or about 1.6% geranium oil; about 1% cinnamon oil; about 1% cedarwood oil; about 74% to about 78% water; about 10.7% isopropyl myristate; about 6.7% ethyl lactate or butyl lactate or isopropyl alcohol; about 2% surfactant; and about 2.9% of an optional propellant.
  • Formulations E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L are water-based pest control formulations and comprise about 2.5% or about 0.3% spearmint oil; about 2.5% or about 4.5% geranium oil; about 2.5% cinnamon oil; about 2.8% cedarwood oil; about 61% to about 71% water; about 10.7% isopropyl myristate; about 6.7% ethyl lactate; about 6.7% butyl lactate; about 3.7% surfactant; about 0.3% preservative; and about 2.9% of an optional propellant.
  • Formulations M, N, O, and P are water-based pest control formulations and comprise about 8% eugenol; about 68% to about 73% water; about 10.4% isopropyl myristate; about 6.5% ethyl lactate or about 6.5% butyl lactate; about 2.0% or 3.7% surfactant; about 0.3% preservative; and about 2.9% of an optional propellant.
  • Formulation Q is a comparative example of formulations M-P.
  • the total amount of essential oils were kept constant at 5%, and the other ingredients included in the formulations were also kept constant at 4% sodium lauryl sulfate, 0.5% sodium benzoate, 80.5% water, and 10% isopropyl myristate.
  • Formulations 1-6 included 5 wt.% total essential oil.
  • Formulation 1 included 5 wt.% geranium oil and Formulation 2 included 5 wt.% spearmint oil.
  • Formulations 3-6 tested ratios between the geranium oil and the mint oil (i.e., spearmint oil, in this embodiment), 20: 1 (Formulation 3), 10: 1 (Formulation 4), 2: 1 (Formulation 5), and 1 : 1 (Formulation 6).
  • Formulations 7-9 tested ratios between the geranium oil, the mint oil, and cinnamon oil of 1:10:0 (Formulation 7), and 1:100:0 (Formulation 8), 1:1:1 (Formulation 9), 0:1:1 (Formulation 10), 1:0:1 (Formulation 11), and 0:0:1 (Formulation 12 included 5 wt.% cinnamon oil).
  • each ratio of geranium oil to mint oil (i.e., spearmint oil, in this embodiment) to cinnamon oil exhibited strong knockdown and strong mortality results for Culex quinquefasciatus.
  • the treated test systems exhibited 24-hour mean mortality of about 100%, and 30-second knockdown of greater than 90%, and in particular greater than 95%, thereby exhibiting the efficacy of formulations of the present disclosure and the wide range of ratios the geranium oil, the mint oil and the cinnamon oil may be in relative to one another while still providing optimal insecticidal properties.
  • Formulation 17 included 0.5 wt.% essential oil, Formulation
  • Formulation 19 included 0.003 wt.% essential oil.
  • Formulation 20 included 0.001 wt.% essential oil, and
  • Formulation 21 included 0.0 wt.% essential oil.
  • Table 14 Components of Formulations 20-21.
  • the efficacy data including the knockdown percentage (after 30 seconds) and mortality percentages (after 24 hours), was observed for one flying insect (Culex quinquefasciatus) and one crawling insect (Blattella germanica). The results from the efficacy tests are provided in Table 15 below.
  • formulations exhibited strong knockdown and strong mortality results for all total essential oil percentages tested in the range of between 0.001 wt.% and 75 wt.%.
  • formulations having essential oils in weight percentages between 0.001 wt.% and 75 wt.% exhibit 24-hour mean mortality of about 100% and 30-second knockdown of greater that 80%, and in particular greater than 86%, thereby exhibiting the efficacy of formulations of the present disclosure and the wide range of total essential oil percentages for providing optimal insecticidal properties.
  • Formulation 23 included 25 wt.% essential oil, and Formulation 24 included 10 wt.% essential oil. In this case, geranium oil and spearmint oil were used.
  • Formulation 25 included 0.5 wt.% essential oil, Formulation
  • Formulation 26 included 0.004 wt.% essential oil, and Formulation 27 included 0.001 wt.% essential oil. In this case, geranium oil and spearmint oil were used.
  • the efficacy data including the knockdown percentage (after 30 seconds) and mortality percentages (after 24 hours), was observed for one flying insect (Culex quinquefasciatus) and one crawling insect (Blattella germanica). The results from the efficacy tests are provided in Table 18 below.
  • Formulation 28 included 75 wt.% essential oil, Formulation
  • Formulation 30 included 15 wt.% essential oil.
  • geranium oil and cinnamon oil were used.
  • Formulation 31 included 0.5 wt.% essential oil
  • Formulation 32 included 0.004 wt.% essential oil
  • Formulation 33 included 0.001 wt.% essential oil.
  • geranium oil and cinnamon oil were used.
  • Table 20 Components of Formulations 31-33.
  • Formulation 35 included 25 wt.% essential oil, and Formulation 36 included 15 wt.% essential oil. In this case, spearmint oil and cinnamon oil were used.
  • Formulation 37 included 0.5 wt.% essential oil
  • Formulation 39 included 0.001 wt.% essential oil.
  • spearmint oil and cinnamon oil were used.
  • Formulations 40-43 were prepared according to the weight percentages shown in Table 25 using eugenol 5% with 5% clove oil (Formulation 40), 5% elemi oil (Formulation 41), 5% castor oil (Formulation 42), and 5% geraniol (Formulation
  • Table 25 Components of Formulations 40-43.
  • the efficacy data including the knockdown percentage (after 30 seconds) and mortality percentages (after 24 hours), was observed for one flying insect (Culex quinquefasciatus) and one crawling insect (Blattella germanica). The results from the efficacy tests are provided in Table 26 below.
  • formulations including other oils namely clove oil, elemi oil, castor oil, and geraniol, exhibited 30-second knockdown and 24-hour mean mortality data of 100% for Culex quinquefasciatus, comparable to formulations prepared according to an embodiment of the present disclosure including mint oil, geranium oil, and/or cinnamon oil.
  • Table 27 Components of Formulations 44-46.
  • Table 28 Components of Formulations 47 and 48.
  • the efficacy data including the knockdown percentage (after 30 seconds) and mortality percentages (after 24 hours), was observed for one flying insect (Culex quinquefasciatus) and one crawling insect (Blattella germanica). The results from the efficacy tests are provided in Table 31 below.
  • test results of the present example show there is little correlation between the amount of eugenol present and the knockdown and mortality results, other than somewhat positive correlation at very high amounts of eugenol in the mortality data.
  • the data for this case show the improved efficacy in knockdown and mortality of the formulations of the present disclosure is not simply attributable to eugenol and their concentration in the formulation, but rather attributable to the synergy of the combination of essential oils and other active components present in formulations of the present disclosure.
  • the efficacy data including the knockdown percentage (after 30 seconds) and mortality percentages (after 24 hours), was observed for one flying insect (Culex quinquefasciatus) and one crawling insect (Blattella germanica). The results from the efficacy tests are provided in Table 33 below.
  • the efficacy data including the knockdown percentage (after 30 seconds) and mortality percentages (after 24 hours), was observed for one flying insect (Culex quinquefasciatus) and one crawling insect (Blattella germanica). The results from the efficacy tests are provided in Table 35 below.
  • Table 36 Components of Formulations 64-66.
  • the efficacy data including the knockdown percentage (after 30 seconds) and mortality percentages (after 24 hours), was observed for one flying insect (Culex quinquefasciatus) and one crawling insect (Blattella germanica). The results from the efficacy tests are provided in Table 37 below.
  • the testing results showcase optimal propellant amounts that may be used in combination with the formulations of the present disclosure, if an aerosol formulation is desired. Although this testing was only performed for nitrogen, it should be understood that other propellants, including but not limited to, carbon dioxide or LPG, for example, may also be used in combination with the formulations of the present disclosure.
  • the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as weight percentages, percent repellency, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

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L'invention concerne une composition de lutte contre les nuisibles qui comprend un composant actif ayant entre environ 0,001 % en poids et environ 10 % en poids d'huile de menthe verte, entre environ 0,01 % en poids et environ 10 % en poids d'huile de géranium, et entre environ 0,01 % en poids et environ 10 % en poids d'une troisième huile. La composition comprend en outre un solvant, un support et un tensioactif, et la troisième huile peut être de l'huile de cannelle, de l'huile de bois de cèdre et des mélanges de celles-ci.
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