| abstract |
Pesticides and the way pesticides are used to kill invertebrates, especially insects, spiders and larvae. The method consists in preparing a mixture of a carrier with a pesticide and acting on insects, spiders, larvae and their habitat. The pesticide affects the neurotransmitter system of the octopamine receptor in insects, ticks and larvae. The active agent is a chemical having a six-membered carbon ring and at least one substituted oxygenated functional group. The active agent is of natural origin and is a chemical that is part of the essential oils of plants. Surface treatment with the chemicals of the present invention provides residual toxicity for up to 30 days. Various active agent carriers are disclosed. The chemicals of the present invention inhibit the feeding of insects, mites and larvae, and also inhibit the growth of insect larvae and mites. |