Abstract:
Gasket devices having a crawling arthropod deterring substance for fitting adjacent to connection points to permanent fixture objects on walls, ceilings and floors to interior spaces. The novel gasket devices can be used for protecting gaps and spaces between permanent fixtures such as shower heads, faucets, drainpipes, incoming waterlines into various rooms such as but not limited to bathrooms and/or kitchens, and anywhere these fixtures exist. Additionally, the gasket devices can be used for protecting gaps and spaces between other permanent fixtures such behind plates such as but not limited to electrical sockets, switches, cables, telephone jacks thermostats, and the like. Additionally, the gasket devices can be used behind ventilation vent covers, and the like. Finally, the gasket covers can be used about wall mounted stems of on hanging fixtures such as lights, chandeliers, and ceiling fans, and the like.

Description:
This invention relates to pest control, and in particular to methods and devices that impede arthropods from entering through travel routes into enclosed and semi-enclosed spaces, and this invention is relate Co-Pending application Ser. No. 10/010,422 filed Dec. 7, 2001 concurrently with this application, and this invention is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/750,831 filed Dec. 28, 2000, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/181,395 filed Feb. 9, 2000, which are all incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART 
     Arthropods such as ants and roaches, are a known pest that can invade inside spaces of residences, commercial buildings, and the like. The arthropods often enter the inside spaces through various openings such as receptical openings, switches and switch plates, along pipe flanges, around plumbing fixtures, ventilation outlets, and any other gap in the walls, ceilings, and floors of an enclosed space. 
     In addition to their unsightly appearance, arthropods can clog passageways. After entering an enclosed space arthropods can be seen traveling on all surfaces from walls, ceilings, and floors to chairs, desks and tabletops creating a nuisance everywhere they go. They can form nests in most areas within an enclosed space. 
     As a health hazard, they can spread disease and filth by their traveling from one location to another location. In addition, arthropods can bring dirt, sand, food, and waste products into the enclosed spaces and leave fecal matter in their place. 
     Warmer and wetter climates such as Florida and large crowded cities such as New York City tend to breed greater amounts of arthropods such as cockroaches and ants. In particular in Florida, fire ants are a known nuisance that often sting unsuspecting humans causing painful bites and sores requiring hospital care. And in some cases for example, where there is an allergic reaction, injury and even death has been known to occur from the fire ant bites. Arthropods, especially ants, have also been a problem in hospitals, healthcare facilities, and nursing homes, in addition to residential and commercial buildings. 
     Widely known techniques such as pesticidal powders as well as liquid and spray pesticides such as those found in bug sprays tend to offer short-term relief. These known techniques often must be reapplied over and over again in large quantities to be effective. Thus, the repetitive use of applying known pesticides can also be an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. Great care for handling toxic pesticide sprays and liquids such the requirements of: using gloves and/or masks; not coming into contact with the chemicals; not breathing the fumes; and the like. In addition, applying powders, sprays and liquids disseminates toxic chemicals from the pesticides into the atmosphere which can cause discomfort and dangers to humans that come into contact with the those chemicals. Furthermore, powders, sprays and liquids can stain and damage items within the enclosed space such as furniture surfaces and wall coverings. 
     Thus, the need exists for solutions to the above problems. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The primary object of the invention is to provide relatively inexpensive methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room, where they are ready made and sized for various applications. 
     The secondary object of the invention is to provide long-lasting and long residual lifespan methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room. The invention can be applied and kept in place as effective impediment for up to several years before being replaced. 
     The third object of the invention is to provide easily useable methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room. No special skills need to be used, and no special handling such the care that is used with pesticide powders, liquids and sprays needs to be done. 
     The fourth object of the invention is to provide easily removable methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room. 
     The fifth object of the invention is to provide relatively nontoxic methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room, when the methods and devices are properly used. The novel invention methods and devices can be safely handled by humans without always the need for gloves and masks. 
     The sixth object of the invention is to provide methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room, that do not breakdown upon contact with water. 
     The seventh object of the invention is to provide methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room that can also function as airflow barriers for closing spaces and gaps into and/or out of the enclosed space where such spaces and gaps occur. 
     The eighth object of the invention is to provide methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room, that acts as a barrier in the enclosed space, thus reducing air conditioning and/or heating expenses. 
     The ninth object of the invention is to provide inexpensive methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room, that reduces or eliminates the infiltration of air or drafts into the enclosed spaces, closing spaces and gaps along outside walls. 
     The tenth object of the invention is to provide methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room, that acts as a moisture barrier preventing humidity and moisture, from entering and/or exiting into and/or out of the enclosed space. 
     The eleventh object of the invention is to provide methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room, whose effects do not break down upon becoming in contact with moisture and water. 
     The twelfth object of the invention is to provide inexpensive methods and devices for impeding the travel of crawling arthropods from entering into an enclosed space such as a room. This can work in conjunction with or as a potential substitute for existing approved pest control methods, thus making better pest control within enclosed space, such as a room. 
     The thirteenth object of the invention is to provide an arthropod deterring substance molded within the pliable gasket material which has a slow release capability for repelling or deterring arthropods from passing beyond the point of entry. 
     The fourteenth object of the invention is to provide an arthropod deterring substance and gasket material that can reduces and/or eliminates allergy effects resulting from insects and pesticides and pollutants existing outside of a structure by helping seal the structure against those effects. 
     Novel embodiments of arthropod deterring gaskets and gasket inserts include those for various applications including plumbing pipes, about faucet lines, in drainpipes, and the like. Additional novel arthropod deterring gaskets and gasket inserts are for applications such with electrical wall switch covers, cable wall jack covers, telephone wall jack covers, vent covers, thermostats, ceiling fan mounts, and the like. The novel gaskets and gasket inserts can be used on top of, and/or behind existing covers, and outside of or behind the walls, as needed. 
     Further objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of a presently preferred embodiment which is illustrated schematically in the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective side view of a room enclosed space housing the novel invention embodiments. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective side view a shower enclosed space housing the novel invention. 
         FIG. 3A  shows a front view of the flat gasket insert that can be used about the shower faucet handles of FIG.  2 . 
         FIG. 3B  is a side view of the gasket insert of  FIG. 3A  along arrow A. 
         FIG. 3C  is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert of  FIGS. 3A-3B  on the stem of faucet handle. 
         FIG. 4A  is a bottom view of a small conical gasket insert that can be used about the incoming water pipe lines beneath the sink in the room enclosure of FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 4B  is a side view of the conical gasket insert of  FIG. 4A  along arrow B. 
         FIG. 4C  is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert of  FIGS. 4A-4B  on the incoming water pipelines beneath the sink of FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 5A  is a bottom view of a large conical gasket insert that can be used about the drain pipe lines under the sink in the room enclosure of FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 5B  is a side view of the conical gasket insert of  FIG. 5A  along arrow C. 
         FIG. 5C  is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert of  FIGS. 5A-5B  on the drain pipe line under the sink in FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 6A  is a top view of a bell gasket insert that can be used about the mounting stem supporting the ceiling fan/light shown in FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 6B  is a side view of the bell gasket insert of  FIG. 6A  along arrow D. 
         FIG. 6C  is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert of  FIGS. 6A-6B  about the mounting stem. 
         FIG. 7  is an enlarged exploded view of a floor or drain gasket insert for use with the shower floor drain of FIG.  2 . 
         FIG. 8  is an enlarged exploded view of the air vent gasket insert that can be used about the air vent shown in FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 9  is an enlarged exploded view of the wall switch gasket insert that can be used with the wall switch plate shown in FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 10  is an enlarged exploded view of the telephone gasket insert that can be used with the telephone wall plate shown in FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 11  is an enlarged exploded view of the thermostat gasket insert that can be used with the wall thermostat shown in FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 12  is an exploded view of the electrical receptical gasket that can be used with the electrical receptical shown in FIG.  1 . 
         FIG. 13  is an enlarged exploded view of the cable wall gasket insert that can be used with the cable wall plate shown in FIG.  1 . 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Before explaining the disclosed embodiments of the present invention in detail it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the particular arrangement shown since the invention is capable of other embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. 
     The invention can be used with impeding the travel routes of various types of arthropods, such as but not limited to crawling insects such as ants, cockroaches, silver fish, earwigs, weevils, flower beetles, centipedes, millipedes, spiders, scorpions, and the like. Additionally, the invention can be used to inhibit the traveling of bed bugs, and the like. 
     The invention helps block the progression of arthropods attempting to enter an enclosed space such as any type of room in a residential and/or commercial building. 
     The invention utilizes a barrier material in gasket type shapes, that are preferably formed from a pliable flexible polymer material such as but not limited to a moldable PVC polymer with an arthropod repelling substance imbedded within the material. The arthropod repellant substance can include but not limited to pyrethoid, and the like, which is generally intended to function as a repellant, and not as an immediate killing substance. The repellant substance can leach out of the pliable material over time, and last up to approximately several years or more without being replaced. 
     The gaskets which will be described in reference to the Figures, can use a pliable material having a thickness of approximately {fraction (1/32)} inches(1 mil) to approximately {fraction (1/64)} inches(2 mil) thick. 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective side view of a room enclosed space I housing the novel invention embodiments. Space  1  can be any room in a building such as but not limited to a livingroom, bedroom, kitchen, apartment, office, and the like, for housing various fixtures such as but not limited to sink incoming waterline(s)  20 , sink drain  30 , ceiling fixture  40  such as but not limited to a ceiling fan, light, combinations thereof, and the like, air vent  60 , wall power switch  70 , telephone jack  80 , wall power receptical  85 , cable jack  90  and thermostat  95 . 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective side view a shower enclosed space  5  housing the novel invention embodiments for use with fixtures such as but not limited to a shower faucet(s)  10 , shower head  35  and drain  50 . 
       FIG. 3A  shows a front view of the flat gasket insert  100  that can be used adjacent to the shower faucet handles  10  of FIG.  2 .  FIG. 3B  is a side view of the gasket insert  100  of  FIG. 3A  along arrow A.  FIG. 3C  is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert  100  of  FIGS. 3A-3B  on the stem  14  of faucet handle  12 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 ,  3 A- 3 C, gasket insert  100  can include a thin flat and disk shape  110  having a rounded perimeter edge  1   12 , and a through-hole  1   15  therethrough for allowing the gasket  100  to wrap about the stem  14  to a faucet handle  12 . An optional precut or perforated line  117  can allow the gasket to more easily slip over the stem  14  without having to remove the faucet handle. Gasket  100  can be positioned on the interior wall surface  2  of room  5  or behind the wall  2 . 
       FIG. 4A  is a bottom view of a small conical gasket insert  200  that can be used about the incoming water pipe lines  20  beneath the sink  25  in the room enclosure of FIG.  1 .  FIG. 4B  is a side view of the conical gasket insert  200  of  FIG. 4A  along arrow B.  FIG. 4C  is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert  200  of  FIGS. 4A-4B  on the incoming water pipeline(s)  20  beneath the sink  25  of FIG.  1 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 ,  4 A- 4 C, gasket insert  200  can include a conical shape with an enlarged bottom edge  212  that can be slightly beveled about a large bottom opening  213 , inwardly sloping sides  210  and top edge  216  about a smaller upper opening  215 . The gasket insert  200  can fit about the incoming water pipeline  20  beneath sink  25 . If existing capcover  22  such as an existing aesthetic conical cover exists at this location, the gasket insert  200  can fit underneath the existing cap cover  22  and wall  6 , or over the existing cap cover and the wall  6 . An optional precut or perforated line  217  can allow the gasket  200  to more easily slip over the line  20 . 
       FIG. 5A  is a bottom view of a large conical gasket insert  300  that can be used about the drain pipe lines  30  under the sink  25  in the room enclosure  1  of FIG.  1 .  FIG. 5B  is a side view of the conical gasket insert  300  of  FIG. 5A  along arrow C. FIG. SC is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert  300  of  FIGS. 5A-5B  on the drain pipe line  30  under the sink  25  in FIG.  1 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 ,  5 A- 5 C, gasket  300  can include a conical shape with an enlarged bottom edge  312  that can be slightly beveled about a larger bottom opening  313 , inwardly sloping sides  310  and a top edge  316 , with a flat disc shaped top  318  with a central through-hole  315  therethrough. The gasket insert  300  can fit about the drain pipe line  30  beneath sink  25 . If an existing cap cover  32  such as an aesthetic cover already exists at this location, the gasket insert  300  can fit over cap cover  32  or under cap cover  32  to be between cap cover  32  and the wall  6 . For larger sized drain pipes  30 , the flat top disc  318  can be removed to enlarge the upper opening to upper edge  316 . For example, pre-perforations existing about edge  316  would allow the opening to be enlarged as needed. An optional precut or perforated line  317  can allow the gasket to more easily slip over the drain line  30 . Additionally, insert  300  can be used with water lines  20 , and alternatively insert  200 (of the preceding embodiment) can be used with drain pipe(s)  30 . Although the drain line  30  and water line  20  are shown coming out of the wall  6 , the invention can be used with drain lines and water lines coming out of floors, and ceilings as well. 
       FIG. 6A  is a top view of a bell gasket insert  400  that can be used about the mounting stem  10  supporting the ceiling fan/light  40  shown in FIG.  1 .  FIG. 6B  is a side view of the bell gasket insert  400  of  FIG. 6A  along arrow D.  FIG. 6C  is an enlarged perspective view of the gasket insert  400  of  FIGS. 6A-6B  about the mounting stem  44 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 ,  6 A- 6 C, gasket  400  can include a bell shaped outer side  410  with enlarged bottom edge  412  that can be slightly beveled about a large bottom opening  413 , bell shaped sides  41  and a top outer edge  416  that can also be beveled, with a flat disc shaped top  418  and a through-hole  415  therethrough. Gasket insert  400  can fit about an existing mounting stem  40  above an electrical fixture  40  such as a ceiling fan, light, and the like, and combinations, thereof. Gasket  400  can fit over an existing cap cover  42  or between the cap cover  42  and the ceiling  8 . For larger sized mounting stems  44 , the flat top disc  418  can be removed to enlarge the upper opening to upper edge  416 . For example, pre-perforations existing about edge  416  would allow the opening to be enlarged as needed. An optional precut or perforated line  417  can allow the gasket  400  to more easily slip over stem  44  without having to re-moved the fixture  40 . Although the figures show fixtures  400  attached to-a ceiling, the gasket  400  can be used with wall and floor supported fixtures also having sterns and/or supports that extend into a room space. 
       FIG. 7  is an enlarged exploded view of a floor or drain gasket insert  500  for use with the shower floor drain of FIG.  2 . Drain insert  500  is hollow and includes an upper cylindrical rim  510 , with through-holes  515 , and a cup shaped bottom  520  having inwardly sloping sides to the bottom open end. Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 7 , drain insert  500  can fit within a conventional drain  50  having a drain cover screen plate  52  over a catch type basin  56  that can have a rim portion  58  with drain cover connector through-holes  57 . A conventional type drain pipe  59  can extend from under catch basin  56 . Conventional fasteners such as screws, and the like can pass through drain cover screen plate fastener holes  55  into the rim through-holes  515  and into catch basin through-holes  57  to attach each of the components together. The inner edge  512  of the rim can include perforations for allowing the rim  510  to be used by itself in case the cup shaped bottom  520  is not being used. Although the drain gasket  500  is shown in a floor drain  50 , the drain gasket can be used for other drains such as but not limited to sink drains, bathtub drains, and the like, and any other indoor and outdoor drains. 
       FIG. 8  is an enlarged exploded view of the air vent gasket insert  600  that can be used about the air vent  60  shown in FIG.  1 . Gasket insert  600  can have a planar rectangular frame shape having thicknesses as previously described with four sides  610 ,  620 ,  630  and  640 . Through-holes  615 ,  625 ,  635 ,  645 , can be located in the comer edges of the gasket insert  600 . Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 8 , the gasket insert  600  can be inserted behind a conventional air vent cover  60 , so that the mounting fasteners  65  for the vent cover  60   1 match up to the through-holes  615 ,  625 ,  635 ,  645  of the gasket insert  600 . Additionally, the gasket insert  600  can be placed on the outside of the vent cover  60 . Although the gasket insert  600  is shown on a ceiling vent  60  mounted on a ceiling  8 , the gasket insert  600  can be used with any air vent such as but not limited to wall vents, floor vents, and the like. In addition to deterring crawling arthropods from crawling through the vent cover louvers, and any openings about the cover, the novel gasket can also seal air leaks between the gasket cover and the surface on which it is being mounted. 
       FIG. 9  is an enlarged exploded view of the wall switch gasket insert  700  that can be used with the wall switch plate  70  shown in  FIG. 1 , and be mounted to a wall  6 . The novel wall switch gasket insert  700  can include a planar rectangular shape  710  having similar exterior dimensions to that of the switch cover plate  72 , and having thicknesses as previous described, with fastener opening through-holes  715  and toggle switch opening  717  which are sized to the same location as the fastener through-holes  75  and toggle switch opening  77  in the switch cover plate  72 . Gasket insert  700  is sized so that cover plate  72  can fit over gasket insert  700  by being moved in the direction of arrow G 1 . By moving both the cover plate  72  and gasket rectangular shape  710  in the direction of arrow G 2 , the toggle switch  74  of the toggle switch case  76 , can extend through toggle switch openings  717  and  77  of the novel gasket insert  700  and switch cover plate  70 . The toggle switch case  76  can easily still fit in the, direction of arrow G 3  within the wall switch housing  78 . In addition to deterring crawling arthropods from crawling through any openings and cracks adjacent to a conventional switch cover plate, the novel gasket can also seal air leaks between the gasket cover and the surface on which it is being mounted so that an added insulation effect can also be achieved. 
       FIG. 10  is an enlarged exploded view of the telephone gasket insert  800  that can be used with the telephone wall plate  800  shown in FIG.  1  and be mounted to a wall  6 . The novel wall switch gasket insert  800  can include a planar rectangular shape  810  having similar exterior dimensions to that of the telephone wall cover plate  82 , and having thicknesses as previous described, with fastener opening through-holes  815  and telephone jack opening  817  which are sized to the same location as the fastener through-holes  81  and telephone jack opening  83  in the telephone cover plate  82 . Telephone gasket insert  800  is sized so that telephone cover plate  82  fits over gasket insert  800  by being moved in the direction of arrow H 1 . By moving both the cover plate  82  and gasket rectangular shape  810  in the direction of arrow H 2 , the telephone jack  86  of the telephone jack case  86 , lines up with jack openings  817  and  83  of the novel gasket insert  800  and telephone cover plate  80 . In addition to deterring crawling arthropods from crawling through any openings and cracks adjacent to a conventional telephone jack cover plate, the novel gasket can also seal air leaks between the gasket cover and the surface on which it is being mounted so that an added insulation effect can also be achieved. Although this embodiment is described for telephone jack cover plates, this embodiment can function with cable type cover plates having other types of female connector slots with other types of cables such as those for modems, and the like. 
       FIG. 11  is an enlarged exploded view of the thermostat gasket insert  950  that can be used with the wall thermostat  95  shown in  FIG. 1. A  wall thermostat can have a rear surface  97  that is generally sized to fit against a wall surface  6 . The novel gasket insert  950  can have a planar rectangular frame shape having thicknesses as previously described with four sides  960 ,  970 ,  980  and  990 . Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 11 , the gasket insert  950  can be inserted behind a conventional wall thermostat  95 , so that a seal substantially exists between the backing  97  of the thermostat  95  and the wall surface  6 . Additionally, the gasket insert  950  can be placed on the outside and/or around the thermostat  95 . In addition to deterring crawling arthropods from crawling through spaces, and any openings about the thermostat  95 , the novel gasket can also seal air leaks and function as an extra insulator between the thermostat and the surface on which it is being mounted. 
       FIG. 12  is an exploded view of the electrical receptical gasket  850  that can be used with the electrical receptical  85  shown in FIG.  1  and be mounted to a wall  6 . The novel wall switch gasket insert  850  can include a planar rectangular shape  860  having similar exterior dimensions to that of the electrical receptical cover plate  86 , and having thicknesses as previous described, with fastener opening through-hole  865  and electrical receptical openings  867  which are sized to the same location as the fastener through-hole  89  and electrical receptical openings  867  in the receptical cover plate  86 . Gasket insert  850  is sized so that cover plate  86  can fit over gasket insert  850  by being moved in the direction of arrow J 1  . By moving both the cover plate  86  and gasket rectangular shape  860  in the direction of arrow J 2 , the electrical recepticals  88  are accessible through openings  867  and  87  of the novel gasket insert  850  and cover plate  85 . The electrical recepticals  88  can easily still fit in the direction of arrow J 3  within the wall housing  88 . 5 . In addition to deterring crawling arthropods from crawling through any openings and cracks adjacent to a conventional wall receptical cover plate, the novel gasket can also seal air leaks between the gasket cover and the surface on which it is being mounted so that an added insulation effect can also be achieved. 
       FIG. 13  is an enlarged exploded view of the cable wall gasket insert  900  that can be used with the cable wall plate  90  shown in FIG.  1  . The novel wall switch gasket insert  900  can include a planar rectangular shape  910  having similar exterior dimensions to that of the cable wall cover plate  92 , and having thicknesses as previous described, with fastener opening through-holes  917  and cable jack opening  915  which are sized to the same location as the fastener through-holes  91  and cable jack opening  93  in the cable cover plate  92 . Cable gasket insert  900  is sized so that cable cover plate  92  fits over gasket insert  900  by being moved in the direction of arrow K 1 . By moving both the cover plate  92  and gasket rectangular shape  910  in the direction of arrow K 2 , the cable jack  94  of the cable jack case  94 . 5 , lines up with jack openings  915  and  93  of the novel gasket insert  900  and cable cover plate  90 . In addition to deterring crawling arthropods from crawling through any openings and cracks adjacent to a conventional cable jack cover plate, the novel gasket can also seal air leaks between the gasket cover and the surface on which it is being mounted so that an added insulation effect can also be achieved. Although this embodiment is described for cable jack type cover plates, this embodiment can function with any other type cover plates having other types of female connector slots. 
     The gasket insert devices  100 ,  200 ,  300 , and/or  400 , can be used with or without a pre-cut line from the central opening of the gasket to the outer end of the gasket inserts  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 . Additionally, additional pre-cut lines, cutouts and other openings such as those needed for any type of fasteners, and the like, can also be used with the invention gasket inserts. 
     The gasket devices can come in different colors, such as but not limited to black, white, grey, blue, green, yellow, silver covered, brass colored, with shiny surfaces, flat surface colors, and the like. 
     While some of the gasket inserts are described as being behind wall, floor and ceiling covers, the gaskets can be used on top of existing covers and attached thereto by conventional fasteners, such as existing screws, and/or other types of techniques such as peel and stick tape, and the like. Similarly, while some of the gaskets and gasket inserts are shown outside a wall, floor, and the like, the novel gaskets and gasket inserts can be behind walls, floors, ceilings, and the like, and vice versa. 
     Although the preferred embodiments describe using a repellant material such as permetherin directly molded into the barrier material, the invention can use other types of repellant substances, pesticide substances, and the like, and combinations thereof, and the like. While being a repellant is a preferred application, stronger substances such as active pesticides, and the like can be used for killing the arthropods directly and/or killing the arthropods over time. Additionally, the use of substances such as but not limited to slippery substances such as polytetraflurorethylene(Teflon) coatings, petroleum jelly, and the like, can be applied to the barrier material, and will also deter the crawling arthropods from entering the enclosed space. 
     The arthropod repellant substance can be directly molded into the gasket barrier material. Additionally, the repellant substance can be applied on one or both side surfaces by various techniques such as but not limited to painting it on, inserting a cartridge thereon, and the like. 
     While the embodiments are described for using pliable materials, the invention can alternatively, or in combination be composed of stiff or rigid material. 
     Although the embodiments describe gasket devices having exterior shapes that can be circular and rectangular, the embodiments can be used with different shapes such as but not limited to triangular, oblong, square, and the like, and be flat, concave, convex, embossed, and the like. Other configurations can include but not be limited to shapes as a wafer, a flap, a washer, a sheet, a plate, shelf, leaf, thimble, coating, grommet, foil, membrane, and the like. 
     While the invention has been described, disclosed, illustrated and shown in various terms of certain embodiments or modifications which it has presumed in practice, the scope of the invention is not intended to be, nor should it be deemed to be, limited thereby and such other modifications or embodiments as may be suggested by the teachings herein are particularly reserved especially as they fall within the breadth and scope of the claims here appended.