Compositions and methods for minimum risk pest control
In one aspect, compositions or formulations for insect control are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition or formulation described herein comprises an essential oil component, an Acetyl Tributyl Citrate component, and amorphous precipitated silica component.
1. A composition for use as an insecticide comprising:
an essential oil component, the essential oil component comprising at least one of cinnamon oil, clove oil, thyme oil, and/or sesame oil;
an Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATC) component; and
an amorphous precipitated silica component,
wherein the essential oil component is present in the composition in an amount of 0.1-10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition,
wherein the ATC component is present in an amount of 1-15 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, and
wherein the amorphous precipitated silica component is present in the composition in an amount of 1-10 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition.
2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a solvent additive component.
3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the solvent additive component is at least one of butyl lactate and/or isopropyl myristate.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition exhibits greater than 90% efficacy against insects as determined by mortality rate.
5. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an aqueous continuous phase.
6. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more buffers.
7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more rheology modifiers.
8. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising glycerin.
9. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more emulsifiers.
10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition does not exhibit phase separation.
11. A composition comprising:
a first component, the first component being the composition of claim 1 ; and
a second component, wherein the ratio of the first component to the second component is up to 8 oz./gal.
12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the ratio of the first component to the second component is about 4 oz./gal.
13. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the ratio of the first component to the second component is about 2 oz./gal.
14. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the second component is water.
15. A method of controlling or eradicating insects, the method comprising:
providing a composition of claim 1 ; and
administering the composition to an area containing insects.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the administering comprises spraying the composition.
17. The method of claim 15 further comprising diluting the composition with water to form a sprayable preparation.
18. The method of claim 15 , wherein up to 100% mortality rate of insects is achieved at a time period following the administering.
19. The method of claim 15 , wherein greater than 90% mortality rate of insects is achieved at a time period following the administering.
20. The method of claim 15 , wherein the insect is a mosquito.