Sticky element and materials and methods

Abstract

A sticky element, comprising a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts with the sticky element, the sticky element adaptable to being disposed upon a surface. The surface may comprise a wrapping material, a flower pot cover, a flower pot, a floral arrangement, or other surface. When the sticky element is disposed on a wrapping material, the wrapping material is used to wrap a floral arrangement or decoratively cover a flower pot.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A sticky element suitable for disposing on a surface, comprising: 
 a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts the sticky element; and    means for disposing the sticky element on the surface, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the surface when disposed thereon.    
     
     
         2 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the sticky element is selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         3 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the means for disposing the sticky element on a surface is selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky elementcontaining gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         4 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the surface comprises a flower pot.  
     
     
         5 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the surface comprises a floral arrangement.  
     
     
         6 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of a flower pot cover, a wrapping material for wrapping floral arrangements, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         7 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of a door, a wall, a ceiling, a table, a tray, a counter top, a floor, a window, a light, a light fixture, a piece of furniture, an appliance, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         8 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the sticky element further comprises an insecticide.  
     
     
         9 . The sticky element of  claim 1  wherein the sticky element further comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the surface.  
     
     
         10 . A method of disposing a sticky element upon a surface, comprising: 
 providing a sticky element suitable for disposing on a surface, comprising: 
 a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts the sticky element;  
 means for disposing the sticky element on the surface, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the surface when disposed thereon;  
 providing the surface; and  
 disposing the adhesive on the surface, the sticky element retaining sufficient sticky qualities when disposed thereon, whereby the sticky element causes a permanent attachment of an insect on the surface by causing any portion of the insect which contacts the surface having the sticky element thereon to become permanently attached thereto.  
   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing a sticky element further comprises providing a sticky element selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing a sticky element further comprises disposing a sticky element on a surface by means selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element-containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing a surface further comprises providing a surface comprising a flower pot.  
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing a surface further comprises providing a surface comprising a floral arrangement.  
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing the surface further comprises providing a surface selected from the group consisting of a flower pot cover, a wrapping material for wrapping floral arrangements, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing the surface further comprises providing a surface selected from the group consisting of a door, a wall, a ceiling, a table, a tray, a counter top, a floor, a window, a light, a light fixture, a piece of furniture, an appliance, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing a sticky element further comprises providing a sticky element having an insecticide.  
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the step of providing a sticky element further comprises providing a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the surface.  
     
     
         19 . A flower pot cover suitable for disposing on a flower pot, comprising: 
 a flower pot cover formed from a sheet of material, the flower pot cover having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery;    a sticky element disposed upon a surface of the flower pot cover, the sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect comes into contact with the sticky element; and    means for disposing the sticky element upon a surface of the flower pot cover, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the flower pot cover when disposed thereon.    
     
     
         20 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the sticky element is selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         21 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the means for disposing a sticky element on a surface of the flowerpot cover is selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element-containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         22 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the sticky element further comprises an insecticide.  
     
     
         23 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the sticky element disposed on a surface of the flower pot cover is covered by a release sheet, the release sheet protecting the sticky qualities of the sticky element, the release sheet being releasably removable therefrom.  
     
     
         24 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the sheet of material is selected from the group of materials consisting of paper (treated or untreated), cellophane, foil, man-made organic polymer film, fiber (woven or nonwoven or natural or synthetic), burlap, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         25 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the sheet of material further comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 withdrawing one sheet of material from the roll; and severing the one sheet of material from the roll.  
 
     
     
         26 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the sheet of material further comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 unrolling a portion of the material from the roll; and  
 severing the unrolled portion of the material from the roll of material to form the sheet of material.  
 
     
     
         27 . The flower pot cover of  claim 19  wherein the sticky element further comprises a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the flower pot cover.  
     
     
         28 . A method of disposing a flower pot cover on a flower pot, comprising: 
 providing a flower pot cover suitable for disposing on a flower pot, comprising: 
 a flower pot cover formed from a sheet of material, the flower pot cover having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery;  
 a sticky element disposed upon a surface of the flower pot cover, the sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect comes into contact with the sticky element;  
 means for disposing the sticky element upon a surface of the flower pot cover, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the flower pot cover when disposed thereon;  
 providing a flower pot; and  
 inserting the flower pot into the flower pot cover, wherein the flower pot contacts a surface of the flower pot cover having a sticky element thereon, the flower pot cover substantially surrounding and covering the outer surface of the flower pot, and wherein said sticky element on a surface of the flower pot cover effectively causes a permanent attachment of an insect thereto when any portion of the insect contacts a surface of the sticky element.  
   
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover having a sticky element disposed thereon, the sticky element selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises disposing a sticky element on a flower pot cover by means selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element-containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover having a sticky element which has an insecticide therein.  
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover having a sticky element disposed on a surface thereof, wherein the sticky element is covered by a release sheet, the release sheet protecting the sticky qualities of the sticky element on said surface, the release sheet being releasably removable therefrom.  
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover selected from the group of materials consisting of paper (treated or untreated), cellophane, foil, man-made organic polymer film, fiber (woven or nonwoven or natural or synthetic), burlap, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 withdrawing one sheet of material from the roll; and  
 severing the one sheet of material from the roll.  
 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 unrolling a portion of the material from the roll; and  
 severing the unrolled portion of the material from the roll of material to form a sheet of material.  
 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 28  wherein the step of providing a sticky element further comprises providing a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the flower pot cover.  
     
     
         37 . A method of disposing a flower pot cover on a flower pot, comprising: 
 providing a flower pot cover, comprising: 
 a flower pot cover formed from a sheet of material, the flower pot cover having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery;  
 a sticky element disposed upon a surface of the sheet of material, the sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect comes into contact with the sticky element;  
 means for disposing the sticky element upon a surface of the sheet of material, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the flower pot cover when disposed thereon;  
 providing a flower pot having a sticky element thereon; and  
 inserting the flower pot into the flower pot cover, wherein the flower pot and the sticky element thereon contacts a surface of the flower pot cover having a sticky element thereon, thereby connecting the flower pot and the flower pot cover, the flower pot cover substantially surrounding and covering the outer surface of the flower pot, wherein the sticky element on the flower pot and the sticky element on a surface of the flower pot cover effectively causes a permanent attachment of an insect thereto when any portion of the insect contacts said sticky elements.  
   
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover having a sticky element disposed thereon, the sticky element selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises disposing a sticky element on a flower pot cover by means selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element-containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover having a sticky element which has an insecticide therein.  
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover having a sticky element disposed on a surface thereof, wherein the sticky element is covered by a release sheet, the release sheet protecting the sticky qualities of the sticky element on said surface, the release sheet being releasably removable therefrom.  
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a flower pot cover selected from the group of materials consisting of paper (treated or untreated), cellophane, foil, man-made organic polymer film, fiber (woven or nonwoven or natural or synthetic), burlap, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 withdrawing one sheet of material from the roll; and  
 severing the one sheet of material from the roll.  
 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a flower pot cover further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 unrolling a portion of the material from the roll; and  
 severing the unrolled portion of the material from the roll of material to form a sheet of material.  
 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 37  wherein the step of providing a sticky element further comprises providing a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the flower pot cover.  
     
     
         46 . A wrapping material for wrapping a floral arrangement, comprising: 
 a sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery, the sheet of material suitable for wrapping about a floral arrangement;    a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts the sticky element;    means for disposing the sticky element on a surface of the sheet of material, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the sheet of material when disposed thereon.    
     
     
         47 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the sticky element is selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         48 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the means for disposing a sticky element on a sheet of material is selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element-containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         49 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the sticky element. further comprises an insecticide.  
     
     
         50 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the sticky element disposed on a surface of the wrapping material is covered by a release sheet, the release sheet protecting the sticky qualities of the sticky element, the release sheet being releasably removable therefrom.  
     
     
         51 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the sheet of material is constructed from the group of materials consisting of paper (treated or untreated), cellophane, foil, man-made organic polymer film, fiber (woven or nonwoven or natural or synthetic), burlap, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         52 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the sheet of material further comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 withdrawing one sheet of material from the roll; and severing the one sheet of material from the roll.  
 
     
     
         53 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the sheet of material further comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 unrolling a portion of the material from the roll; and severing the unrolled portion of the material from the roll of material to form the sheet of material.  
 
     
     
         54 . The wrapping material of  claim 46  wherein the sticky element further comprises a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the flower pot cover.  
     
     
         55 . Method of wrapping a floral arrangement with a wrapping material, comprising: 
 providing a wrapping material comprising: 
 a sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery, the sheet of material suitable for wrapping about a floral arrangement;  
 a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts the sticky element;  
 means for disposing the sticky element on a surface of the sheet of material, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the sheet of material when disposed thereon;  
 providing a floral arrangement; and  
 wrapping the sheet of material about the floral arrangement by overlapping a portion of the sheet of material over another portion of the sheet of material and bonding the overlapping portions of the sheet of material together by contacting the sticky element on each overlapping portion of the sheet of material with a corresponding adjacent portion of the sheet of material wherein the sticky element on the sheet of material contacts the sheet of material to connect the overlapping portions of the sheet of material together, the connected sheet of material substantially encompassing and surrounding a substantial portion of the floral arrangement, wherein the floral arrangement contacts a surface of the sheet of material having the sticky element disposed thereon, and wherein the sticky element on a surface of the sheet of material effectively causes a permanent attachment of an insect thereto when any portion of the insect contacts said sticky element.  
   
     
     
         56 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material having a sticky element disposed thereon, the sticky element selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         57 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises disposing a sticky element on a sheet of material by means selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         58 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material having a sticky element thereon, the sticky element having an insecticide therein.  
     
     
         59 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material having a sticky element disposed on a surface thereof, wherein the sticky element is covered by a release sheet, the release sheet protecting the sticky qualities of the sticky element on said surface, the release sheet being releasably removable therefrom.  
     
     
         60 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material constructed from the group of materials consisting of paper (treated or untreated), cellophane, foil, man-made organic polymer film, fiber (woven or nonwoven or natural or synthetic), burlap, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         61 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 withdrawing one sheet of material from the roll; and  
 severing the one sheet of material from the roll.  
 
     
     
         62 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 unrolling a portion of the material from the roll; and severing the unrolled portion of the material from the roll of material to form a sheet of material.  
 
     
     
         63 . The method of  claim 55  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a wrapping material having a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the flower pot cover.  
     
     
         64 . A method of wrapping a floral arrangement with a wrapping material, comprising: 
 providing a wrapping material comprising: 
 a sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery, the sheet of material suitable for wrapping about a floral arrangement;  
 a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts the sticky element;  
 means for disposing the sticky element on a surface of the sheet of material, the sticky element providing sufficient sticky qualities to the sheet of material when disposed thereon;  
 providing a floral arrangement having a sticky element thereon; and  
 wrapping the sheet of material about the floral arrangement by overlapping a portion of the sheet of material over another portion of the sheet of material and bonding the overlapping portions of the sheet of material together by contacting the sticky element on each overlapping portion of the sheet of material with a corresponding adjacent portion of the sheet of material wherein the sticky element on the sheet of material contacts the sheet of material to connect the overlapping portions of the sheet of material together, the connected sheet of material substantially encompassing and surrounding a substantial portion of the floral arrangement, wherein the floral arrangement having the sticky element thereon contacts a surface of the sheet of material having the sticky element disposed thereon to at least partially connect the sheet of material to the floral arrangement, and wherein the sticky element on a surface of the sheet of material and the sticky element on the floral arrangement effectively causes a permanent attachment of an insect thereto when any portion of the insect contacts said sticky elements.  
   
     
     
         65 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material having a sticky element disposed thereon, the sticky element selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semisolid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         66 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises disposing a sticky element on a sheet of material by means selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element-containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         67 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material having a sticky element thereon, the sticky element having an insecticide therein.  
     
     
         68 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material having a sticky element disposed on a surface thereof, wherein the sticky element is covered by a release sheet, the release sheet protecting the sticky qualities of the sticky element on said surface, the release sheet being releasably removable therefrom.  
     
     
         69 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a sheet of material further comprises providing a sheet of material constructed from the group of materials consisting of paper (treated or untreated), cellophane, foil, man-made organic polymer film, fiber (woven or nonwoven or natural or synthetic), burlap, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         70 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 withdrawing one sheet of material from the roll; and severing the one sheet of material from the roll.  
 
     
     
         71 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 unrolling a portion of the material from the roll; and severing the unrolled portion of the material from the roll of material to form a sheet of material.  
 
     
     
         72 . The method of  claim 64  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a wrapping material having a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the flower pot cover.  
     
     
         73 . A method for wrapping a surface having a sticky element disposed thereon, comprising: 
 providing a surface, comprising: 
 a surface having a sticky element disposed thereon, the sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts the sticky element;  
 providing a wrapping material, comprising: 
 a sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery, the sheet of material suitable for wrapping about a surface; and  
 wrapping the sheet of material about the surface, wherein the sheet of material contacts the sticky element on the surface to connect the sheet of material to the surface, the connect sheet of material substantially encompassing and surrounding a substantial portion of the surface, and wherein the sticky element on the surface effectively causes a permanent attachment of an insect thereto when any portion of the insect contacts said sticky element.  
 
   
     
     
         74 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a surface having a sticky element further comprises providing a sticky element selected from the group consisting of a liquid sticky element, a gaseous sticky element, a solid sticky element, a semi-solid sticky element, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         75 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a surface having a sticky element further comprises disposing a sticky element on a surface by means selected from the group consisting of spraying the sticky element thereupon, brushing the sticky element thereupon, painting the sticky element thereupon, rubbing the sticky element thereupon, lacquering the sticky element thereupon, immersing the surface in the sticky element, exposing the surface to sticky element containing gas, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         76 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a surface further comprises providing a surface comprising a flower pot.  
     
     
         77 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a surface further comprises providing a surface comprising a floral arrangement.  
     
     
         78 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing the surface further comprises providing a surface selected from the group, consisting of a door, a wall, a ceiling, a table, a tray, a counter top, a floor, a window, a light, a light fixture, a piece of furniture, an appliance, or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         79 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a sticky element further comprises providing an sticky element having an insecticide.  
     
     
         80 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 withdrawing one sheet of material from the roll; and severing the one sheet of material from the roll.  
 
     
     
         81 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a sheet of material which comprises a plurality of sheets of material connected together to form a roll of sheets of material, and further comprising: 
 unrolling a portion of the material from the roll; and severing the unrolled portion of the material from the roll of material to form a sheet of material.  
 
     
     
         82 . The method of  claim 73  wherein the step of providing a wrapping material further comprises providing a wrapping material having a sticky element which comprises at least a portion of a decoration on the flower pot cover.