Nontoxic pesticide, and method of using the same

Details Nontoxic pesticide, and method of using the same Nontoxic pesticide, and method of using the same

2002-11-07

2004-06-08

Pryor, Alton N (Department: 1616)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants

C424S487000, C514S772300

Reexamination Certificate

active

06746683

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pesticide. More particularly, the present invention relates to a nontoxic composition that kills outdoor pests such as ants without compromising the safety of the soil and the surroundings of the area where the composition is applied.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Individual households spend hundreds of dollars every year battling infestation from flying and crawling insects. Likewise, schools, businesses, and other outdoor and indoor venues where the public work and gather must utilize time and money resources in removing insects and other pests in order to make these venues both safe and aesthetically pleasing.
Pesticides that have been determined to be effective, however, tend to be extremely poisonous and dangerous. The compositions not only kill or harm insects, but also have the potential to seriously harm humans, pets, birds, fish and other animals that come in contact with the chemicals. Consequently, the most effective, and thus toxic, formulations can not be applied to battle insect infestation in day care centers, schools, colleges, parks, commercial properties, and so forth. The government has taken notice of the harmful effects of the poisons in pesticides, and has seriously restricted or banned from sale or use the poisonous compositions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
From the above discussion, it is clear that there is a need in the art for a pesticide that includes compounds that are nontoxic to humans, pets, birds, other non-targeted organisms, at least at the concentration and amounts in which they are applied against insects such as ants. There is clearly a need for a pesticide that can be used without harmful side effects on the soil, ground water, or air in the environment where the pesticide is applied.
It is an object of the present invention to meet the above-described needs and others. Specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pesticide, which includes an aqueous solution where a majority of the solution by weight is water, and a minority of the solution by weight is a water soluble polymer that adheres to an exterior portion of an insect.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method of combating insect infestation, which includes the steps of contacting an insect with an aqueous solution where the majority of the solution by weight is water, and a minority of the solution by weight is a water soluble polymer that adheres to an exterior portion of the insect.
Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows or may be learned by those skilled in the art through reading these materials or practicing the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be achieved through the means recited in the attached claims.
To achieve these stated and other objects, the present invention may be embodied and described as set forth in the claims.


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