Composition for exterminating fire ants
US5618565A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N65/38
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition of matter for exterminating fire ants. A dry powder composition of matter which consists essentially of sodium bicarbonate, a powdered acid, an ant attracant, and a deterrent for animals, birds and insects other than fire ants, such as red chili powder or capsaicin, has been found to selectively kill fire ants, once eaten by the ants or taken into a warm, moist ant mound. The composition does not harm humans, cattle, horses, birds, rodents, etc., and also will not harm black, red, or sugar ants.
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