INSECTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS USING SAME
The present invention provides novel insecticidal formulations comprising an effective concentration of: 1) at least one or more essential oils and an insecticidal soap; 2) at least one or more essential oils, an insecticidal soap, and pyrethrins; 3) at least one or more essential oils and pyrethrins; 4) at least one or more essential oils, an insecticidal soap and a synergist, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfate or lecithin; 5) at least one or more essential oils, an insecticidal soap, a synergist, and pyrethrins; and 6) at least one or more essential oils, a synergist, and pyrethrins. A carrier oil, such as mineral oil, may be added to any of the foregoing formulations.
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40 : An insecticidal composition comprising neem oil, pyrethrins, and an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of ethoxyquin, a tocopherol, and BHT.
41 : The insecticidal composition of claim 40 , wherein the amount of neem oil is about 0.25% to about 12% by weight, the amount of pyrethrins is about 0.01% to about 0.5% by weight, and the remainder is water and the antioxidant.
42 : The insecticidal composition of claim 41 , further comprising a carrier oil, and wherein the antioxidant is ethoxyquin.
43 : A method of killing insects comprising applying the insecticidal composition of claim 40 to one or more insects.
44 : A method of killing insects comprising applying the insecticidal composition of claim 41 to one or more insects.
45 : A method of killing insects comprising applying the insecticidal composition of claim 42 to one or more insects.
46 : An insecticidal composition comprising neem oil, pyrethrins, and an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of ethoxyquin, a tocopherol, and BHT, wherein the composition is sprayable.
47 : The insecticidal composition of claim 46 , wherein the amount of neem oil is about 0.25% to about 12% by weight, the amount of pyrethrins is about 0.01% to about 0.5% by weight, and the remainder is water and the antioxidant.
48 : The insecticidal composition of claim 47 , further comprising a carrier oil, and wherein the antioxidant is ethoxyquin.
49 : A method of killing insects comprising spraying the insecticidal composition of claim 46 on one or more insects.
50 : A method of killing insects comprising spraying the insecticidal composition of claim 47 to one or more insects.
51 : A method of killing insects comprising spraying the insecticidal composition of claim 48 to one or more insects.
52 : An insecticidal composition comprising neem oil, soap, pyrethrins, and an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of ethoxyquin, a tocopherol, and BHT.
53 : The insecticidal composition of claim 52 , wherein the amount of neem oil is about 0.25% to about 12% by weight, the amount of soap is about 0.5% to about 4% by weight, the amount of pyrethrins is about 0.01% to about 0.5% by weight, and the remainder is water and the antioxidant.
54 : The insecticidal composition of claim 53 , further comprising a carrier oil, and wherein the antioxidant is ethoxyquin.
55 : A method of killing insects comprising applying the insecticidal composition of claim 52 to one or more insects.
56 : A method of killing insects comprising applying the insecticidal composition of claim 53 to one or more insects.
57 : A method of killing insects comprising applying the insecticidal composition of claim 54 to one or more insects.