Patent ID: 7703236

Claim:
A method for killing insects, comprising: a) adapting a mower for use in killing insects, wherein the mower has a frame and one or more blades mounted in or to the frame, the frame having a top surface, wherein the one or more blades move with respect to the frame for providing a cutting action when the mower is in operation, comprising the steps of: i) attaching a layer of absorbent material to the top surface of the frame of the mower such that the layer of absorbent material is positioned above the one or more blades; and ii) soaking, saturating, filling or coating the layer of absorbent material with an insecticide such that the insecticide is exposed to ambient air on the layer of absorbent material; b) mowing or cutting hay, grass or other vegetation with the mower; and c) exposing insects to the insecticide due to the insects flying, falling or jumping onto the layer of absorbent material.