Enhanced formulations, compositions and methods for pest control
Formulations of pesticides are disclosed, specifically pesticidal blends of essential oils and other ingredients, that have been found to enhance the activity of the active pesticidal ingredients. The formulations may be, for example, emulsions or dust formulations. For example, a composition for controlling a target pest is disclosed that comprises at least one active agent and a formulation agent, wherein: the active agent is capable of interacting with a receptor in the target pest; the active agent has a first activity against the target pest when applied without the formulation agent and the composition has a second activity against the target pest; and the second activity is greater than the first activity.
1 . A pest control composition comprising:
2 to 10 weight percent geraniol;
3.09 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil;
calcium carbonate;
sodium bicarbonate; and
calcium silicate;
wherein the pest control composition is a dust composition.
2 . The pest control composition of claim 1 , comprising 3 to 8 weight percent geraniol.
3 . The pest control composition of claim 1 , comprising 2 to 6 weight percent geraniol.
4 . A pest control composition consisting essentially of:
2 to 10 weight percent geraniol;
3.09 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil;
calcium carbonate;
sodium bicarbonate; and
calcium silicate;
wherein the pest control composition is a dust composition.
5 . The pest control composition of claim 4 , consisting essentially of:
3 to 8 weight percent geraniol;
3.09 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil;
calcium carbonate;
sodium bicarbonate; and
calcium silicate.
6 . The pest control composition of claim 4 , consisting essentially of:
2 to 6 weight percent geraniol;
3.09 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil;
calcium carbonate;
sodium bicarbonate; and
calcium silicate.
7 . A pest control composition comprising:
an active component comprising geraniol and thyme oil, wherein the pest control composition comprises 2 to 10 weight percent geraniol and 3.09 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil; and
a dust carrier component comprising calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium silicate;
wherein the pest control composition is a dust composition.
8 . The pest control composition of claim 7 , wherein the pest control composition comprises 3 to 8 weight percent geraniol.
9 . The pest control composition of claim 7 , wherein the pest control composition comprises 2 to 6 weight percent geraniol.
10 . The pest control composition of claim 1 , comprising 3.7 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil.
11 . The pest control composition of claim 4 , consisting essentially of 3.7 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil.
12 . The pest control composition of claim 7 , wherein the pest control composition comprises 3.7 to 4.53 weight percent thyme oil.