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 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.