USE OF AROMATIC ALDEHYDES AS INSECTICIDES AND FOR KILLING ARACHNIDS

摘要

Methods and compositions based upon natural aromatic compounds are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos, soaps and microcapsules, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest. Pests controlled include aphids mosquitos, lice, ants, snails, slugs, cockroaches, lice, and ticks.