Patent ID: 7192600
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: A01N

Abstract:
1. An insecticidal composition comprising: (a) about 0.1 wt. % to about 5 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition, of a water-sensitive insecticide comprising at least one of acephate or methamidophos; (b) about 22 wt. % to about 40 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition, of water to dissolve at least a part of the water-sensitive insecticide in the water; (c) bait base comprising at least one of an attractant or a feeding stimulant, and comprising up to 50 wt. %, based on the weight of the bait base, of borax or boric acid to lengthen the insecticidal activity of the composition, wherein the borax or boric acid is present in an amount sufficient to lengthen the insecticidal activity of the composition.