Patent ID: 6331308
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: A01N,Y10S

Abstract:
A combination of a structure and a controlled release barrier, said combination comprising:a structure, said structure being free of crawling or soil borne insects; anda controlled release barrier, said barrier comprising78-98 weight percent of polymeric matrix having an outside surface;2-15 weight percent of pesticide, said pesticide being dispersed throughout said matrix; and0-7 weight percent of a carrier, said barrier being placed at all entry points for accessing the structure by crawling or soil borne insects so as to prevent intrusion of said structure by the crawling or soil borne insects, said pesticide releasing to the surface of the polymeric matrix at a rate of least about 10 .mu.g/cm.sup.2 /day so as to repel or kill said crawling or soil borne insects coming in contact with the pesticide.