Patent ID: 7510701
Filing Date: 2009-03-31
Classification: A01N

Abstract:
1. A method of exterminating termites in a food preparation area, which method comprises treating surfaces in a food preparation area with an aerosol spray of an insecticide composition, wherein the insecticide composition consists essentially of: a) 0.01 to 2.0 percent by weight of an active ingredient based on the total weight of the insecticide composition, wherein the active ingredient has a tolerance that allows for its use on food and in food preparation areas; and b) 97 to 99.98 percent by weight of a branched aliphatic hydrocarbon carrier comprising a mixture of C8 and C9 branched isoparaffins and having a general empirical formula of C wherein said insecticide composition is charged to an empty aerosol can and an effective amount of an aerosol propellant that is compatible with the insecticide composition is added to said can, wherein the active ingredient comprises a pyrethrin; and whereby termites moving through the treated area will be exterminated.