Methods and compositions for attracting or repelling cockroaches
US8273340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N37/06
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for attracting cockroaches to an object or area, involving treating said object or area with a cockroach attracting composition containing a cockroach attractant effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl esters of C3-7 saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acids and mixtures thereof, and optionally a carrier material or carrier. A method for repelling cockroaches from an object or area, involving treating said object or area with a cockroach repelling composition containing a cockroach repelling effective amount of at least one compound selected from methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl esters of C3-7 saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acids or mixtures thereof, and optionally a carrier material or carrier.
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