Insecticidal compositions and methods using same

Abstract

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 a pyrethrin-breakdown preventing antioxidant. 
     
     
         41 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  in aqueous form. 
     
     
         42 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  in aqueous form, 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. 
     
     
         43 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  further comprising a carrier oil. 
     
     
         44 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  further comprising an essential oil selected from the group consisting of D-limonene and palmarosa oil. 
     
     
         45 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  further comprising an essential oil selected from the group consisting of cornmint oil, cedar oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, clove oil, corn oil. garlic oil, lemongrass oil, linseed oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, soybean oil, thyme oil, orange oil, lemon oil, lime oil, grapefruit oil, tangerine oil, D-limonene, eugenol, geraniol, palmarosa oil, and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
         46 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  in sprayable form. 
     
     
         47 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  further comprising insecticidal soap. 
     
     
         48 : The insecticidal composition of  claim 40  further comprising an insecticidal soap containing potassium salts of fatty acids. 
     
     
         49 : A method of killing insects comprising applying the insecticidal composition of  claim 40  to one or more insects. 
     
     
         50 : The method of  claim 49 , wherein the insecticidal composition is in aqueous form. 
     
     
         51 : The method of  claim 49 , 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. 
     
     
         52 : The method of  claim 49 , wherein the insecticidal composition further comprises a carrier oil. 
     
     
         53 : The method of  claim 49 , wherein the insecticidal composition further comprises an essential oil selected from the group consisting of D-limonene and palmarosa oil. 
     
     
         54 : The method of  claim 49 , wherein the insecticidal composition further comprises an essential oil selected from the group consisting of cornmint oil, cedar oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, clove oil, corn oil. garlic oil, lemongrass oil, linseed oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, soybean oil, thyme oil, orange oil, lemon oil, lime oil, grapefruit oil, tangerine oil, D-limonene, eugenol, geraniol, palmarosa oil, and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
         55 : The method of  claim 49 , wherein the insecticidal composition is in sprayable form. 
     
     
         56 : The method of  claim 49 , wherein the insecticidal composition further comprises insecticidal soap. 
     
     
         57 : The method of  claim 49 , wherein the insecticidal composition further comprises an insecticidal soap containing potassium salts of fatty acids.