Scorpion repel surface treatments and method for same

Abstract

A system and method of applying a slick surface, such as silicone epoxy, is applied on a vertical wall (on or around the perimeter of a structure), as a means of preventing (bark) scorpions (or other insects/arachnids) from climbing up walls. The system is intended, in part, to keep the Arizona bark scorpions out of homes. Vertical surface areas around the home are treated with a material such as silicone. A clear silicone epoxy, that when dry, prevents scorpions from climbing vertically up into a home or structure. This non-toxic epoxy is applied to the base of a home, including door thresholds, steps or other parts of a home which makes contact with the ground. The epoxy is applied to the area by sprayer.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A barrier system for the prevention of scaling scorpions across a flat, preferably vertical, surface, the system comprising:
 a. a substantially vertical surface;   b. a thin layer of dry silicone epoxy applied to the surface.   
     
     
         2 . The barrier of  claim 1 , wherein said surface comprises an exposed foundation. 
     
     
         3 . The barrier of  claim 1 , wherein said thin layer comprises a stripe circumscribing a structure. 
     
     
         4 . The barrier of  claim 3  further comprising a second stripe of a pesticide applied to the surface along the stripe. 
     
     
         5 . The barrier of  claim 1 , wherein said thin layer is at least three inches wide. 
     
     
         6 . The barrier of  claim 1 , wherein said thin layer is at least 3.4 mil thick. 
     
     
         7 . A method of applying a barrier to a vertical surface to prevent the passage of scorpions and other animals up a wall, said method comprising the steps of:
 a. preparing a substantially vertical surface for application of a silicone epoxy;   b. applying a first spray layer of silicone epoxy to the surface, the first spray layer forming a stripe that is at least one inch wide.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein said step of applying achieves a DFT thickness of the silicone epoxy at least 3.4 mil. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said step of applying includes multiple horizontal strokes. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising the step of applying a second stripe of pesticide above the first spray layer.