MXPA03011892A

MXPA03011892A - All natural soil treatment & insecticide composition containing plant extract heat components.

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Publication number: MXPA03011892A
Application number: MXPA03011892A
Authority: MX
Inventors: S Champon Louis
Original assignee: S Champon Louis
Priority date: 2001-06-18
Filing date: 2001-06-18
Publication date: 2005-03-07
Also published as: WO2003033008A1; EP1418928A1

Abstract

This invention encompasses a chemical composition comprising heat components, mustard oil, lemon extract, vegetable oil, aldehyde and surfactants. The invention also encompasses a method of using said chemical composition as a soil treatment, insecticide, commodity fumigant and structural fumigant.

Description

TREATMENT FOR TOTALLY NATURAL SOIL AND INSECTICIDE COMPOSITION CONTAINING COMPONENTS CALORIFICOS OF EXTRACTS OF PLANTS BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of Invention The invention relates to the fields of soil treatment, insecticides, product spraying and structural fumigation. Before the crops are planted, the soil is chemically treated. Soil treatments sterilize the soil, killing the vast majority of organisms. By eliminating pests and diseases, crop yields are increased. Insecticides are used to control insect populations in areas such as crops, homes and food storage. The fumigation of products is the sterilization of food during transport and storage. Most products must be fumigated during import and quarantine. Structural fumigation is the sterilization of buildings. Structural fumigation also includes the sterilization of a site for a future construction.

Description of Related Art Currently, the most effective substance for the treatment of soil is methyl bromide. Methyl bromide is used in the control of pests of insects, nematodes, herbs, pathogens and rodents. In the United States, approximately 27,000 tons of methyl bromide are used annually in agriculture, mainly for soil fumigation, as well as for product treatment and quarantine and structural fumigation. Globally, approximately 76,000 tons of methyl bromide are used each year. When used as a treatment for soil, methyl bromide is injected into the soil at a depth of 30 to 60 centimeters (12 to 24 inches) before a crop is planted. This will effectively sterilize the soil, killing the vast majority of soil organisms. Immediately after the methyl bromide is injected, the soil is covered with plastic fabrics that hold most of the methyl bromide in the soil. The fabrics are removed 24 to 72 hours later. After the fabrics are removed, most of the methyl bromide leaves the soil. The EPA estimates that approximately 50% to 95% of the methyl bromide in the soil eventually enters the atmosphere.

Although methyl bromide in large doses can result in damage to the human nervous system and respiratory system, the greatest danger posed by methyl bromide is damage to the ozone layer. According to the Ozone Depletion Evaluation of 1994, it has been assessed that the Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of methyl bromide is 0.6. This makes the ODP of methyl bromide 50 times more effective in destroying ozone than CFCs on a per-molecule basis. According to the Clean Air Act (amended in 1990) all substances with an ODP of 0.2 or more must be phased out of the United States. This means that methyl bromide is being phased out. Beginning January 1, 2001, the EPA will ban the production and import of methyl bromide in the United States. Other nations such as the Netherlands and Denmark will ban the use of methyl bromide in 1998. In addition, 160 countries have signed the ontreal protocol, a treaty that claims that the levels of ozone-depleting chemical compounds will be frozen at 1991 levels. , the EPA is lobbying with nations to stop the use of methyl bromide as a whole. In light of the environmental problems with methyl bromide, and the continued need for a treatment for the soil, the environmentally safe chemical alternative has been sought. A wide group of natural products are plants with spicy components such as chilies or peppers. In the prior art, other uses and compositions involving spicy components, mustard oil and lemon extracts have been suggested. These compositions never combine all the active ingredients. further, do not provide methods of using a composition produced by combining spicy components, mustard oil and lemon extracts. In U.S. Patent No. 4,455,304, Yaralian discloses a composition for repelling animals containing pepper and finely divided garlic together with other inert ingredients. This patent only provides compositions produced with garlic together with chili or cayenne pepper, a spicy fruit reproduced by plants of the Capsicum gene. The patent also describes a method of using the composition, the patent does not mention capsaicin with allyl isothiocyanate and lemon oil, in addition to inert ingredients. The method described did not involve the treatment of the soil. In U.S. Patent 4,440,783, Downing describes a composition for protecting garbage against animals such as raccoons, dogs and the like. The composition combines isothiocyanates with lemongrass oil. The patent does not disclose the use of capsaicin with other ingredients. The composition does not involve a wetting agent (surfactant) and the method does not involve the treatment of the soil. In U.S. Patent 5, 525, 597; Hainri ar, et al., Describes an insecticide that combines insecticides normally employed together with an amount of activity-enhancing capsaicin. The active ingredient in this formulation is the insecticide. The capsaicin ingredient used only improves the active ingredient and is not active per se. In U.S. Patent 5,240,708, Plumer, et al. , describe a method for preparing a solution that can be used to discourage spiders, insects and the like. The composition described involves the use of pepper agents incompatible with the treatment of the soil because the soaps, acetic acid and pepper levels of the composition described would also kill any plants that were planted in the soil. In U.S. Patent 5,674,496, Etscorn describes a method for extracting capsaicinoids from chili peppers and then incorporating the extract in polymer. Etscorn never describes combining capsaicinoids with other active ingredients. In addition, the method of using the composition as the treatment for the soil is not contemplated by Etscorn.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The invention encompasses a chemical composition and a method for treating the soil using the chemical composition. The chemical composition is environmentally safe. The active ingredients in the composition are all plant extracts. In addition, all ingredients used are considered safe for use with food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The result is a composition that is safe for the environment and for the use of food production. The first group of active ingredients involves the group of compounds responsible for the "spicy components" of the flavor, which comprises: capsaicin, ginger oil, black pepper oil, oily ginger resin, black pepper oily resin, capsaicinoids, oil of Cassia or cinnamon from China, cinnamon leaf oil, cinnamon bark oil, cinnamic aldehyde, bitter almond oil and benzaldehyde. The spicy component acts by burning insects, diseases, toxins and other pests. The next group of active ingredients are mustard oils. The types of mustard oil include radish oil and allyl isocyanate. The ingredients of mustard oil work by degrading into compounds containing cyanide.

The first inert ingredient is from the group of lemon extracts comprising lemon oil, d-limonene, citronella oil, litsea cubeba, orange terpenes, citrus terpenes, lemon terpenes, lime terpenes, lime oil, orange oil , tangerine and citral oil. Although considered inert by the EPA, lemon extracts still have a sterilizing effect and work to sterilize different targets than spicy components and mustard oils. The second inert ingredient is vegetable oil. Any vegetable oil will work. Examples of suitable vegetable oils are soybean oil, corn oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil and safflower oil. A final inert ingredient is a surfactant that acts as a wetting agent. The wetting agent helps during the dilution of the chemical composition in the water. The moisturizing oil also helps the chemical composition saturate the soil. A food-grade surfactant should be used due to the use of the composition as a treatment for the soil. An example of a suitable surfactant is polysorbate 80. The amount of active ingredients is governed by two opposing factors. First, sufficient active ingredient must be present so that the composition has its desired effect-sterilized oil. Second, the oil can not contain too much active ingredient, otherwise the composition will not only prevent the pests; will have its usual action, will prevent desirable plants too. The amount of surfactant is the necessary to completely wet the treated soil when the first dose of composition is applied. This amount can change with the composition of the soil and the type of crop. The rest of the composition is completed with vegetable oil. The range of percentages by weight of the ingredients necessary to create effective compositions are as follows: Spicy component 2-15% Mustard oil 2-15% Lemon extract 5-80% Surfactant 10% Vegetable oil 0-81% The chemical composition which is produced by combining the spicy component, mustard oil and lemon extract have better qualities when combined. First, a chemical composition that includes all three acts as a "broad spectrum" treatment. Broad spectrum means that the composition is effective to eliminate most diseases and pests. A broad spectrum composition has the advantage that only one application is necessary to treat an area. When narrow spectrum compositions are used, numerous narrow spectrum applications must be made to protect against all types of diseases and pests. Finally, as a replacement for methyl bromide, a chemical composition must be broad spectrum. The practices, procedures and methods of distribution are all currently established for methyl bromide, a broad-spectrum treatment. In addition, when the ingredients are combined together and applied, the combined chemical composition is more effective than the sum of the individual parts. The chemical components not only have their usual action, they also make the diseases and pests more susceptible to the other components. The invention also encompasses several methods for soil treatment. The method involves diluting the concentrated solution in water. The diluted solution is then sprayed on the ground at a depth of 30 to 60 centimeters (12 to 24 inches). The amount sprayed is the amount needed to saturate the soil. This amount is between 1% and 20% by weight of the soil that is being treated. The amount depends on the type of soil that is being treated and the crop that is being produced. The method described above for treating the soil can be effected by injecting various types of plant extract. First, the method can be effected by injecting plant extracts containing a spicy component. Second, the method can be done by injecting extracts containing capsaicin. Third, the method can be conducted using a chemical composition comprising: a spicy component, mustard oil, lemon extract, surfactant and vegetable oil. The invention also encompasses a method for structural and product spraying. Structural fumigation involves the treatment of buildings to remove pests and insects. Structural fumigation also includes treating the soil before the foundations of a building are placed on it. The fumigation of products is the removal of pests, insects and food diseases that are imported, quarantined or stored. An important consideration in the spraying of products is that the treated product will eventually be consumed. The method of structural and product fumigation involves diluting the chemical composition concentrated in water. Compressed air is then used to evaporate the concentrated liquid. The evaporated chemical composition is pumped into the treated area. Typically, the treatment is done in a closed area, so that the chemical composition is not allowed to dissipate. By keeping the chemical composition in the treated areas, the chemical composition is given sufficient time to act. The invention also encompasses a method for using the composition with an insecticide. To use the composition as an insecticide, the concentrated composition is diluted in water. The diluted chemical composition is then applied to the product. Preferably, the composition is added before the infestation. However, if the product is already infested, the diluted chemical composition can be added with an increased concentration depending on the level of infestation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES The invention covers a chemical composition useful for the treatment of the soil. In its preferred embodiment, the composition has the following ingredients: Capsaicin and related capsaicinoids 4.94% (in pepper oleoresin) 4.43% allyl isothiocyanate (in food grade mustard oil) Lemon extract 40.00% Soybean oil 32.64% Polysorbate 80 10.00% (food grade Tween 80) Less active peppermint oil resins 7.99% The preferred method of using the composition is to dilute this to 5% or 10% by weight in water. The dilution depends on the type of soil and crop. The solution containing the diluted composition is then added to the soil. The amount to be added is the amount needed to saturate the soil. In soil examined, the amount is 3.33% by volume of soil. An experiment was carried out to test the efficiency of the composition and the method. The composition and method were tested on sterile soil with fusarium oxisporum f. sp. Chrysanthemi (here later "F.o.c."), added, a widespread and destructive disease of horticultural crops. The density of F.o.c. on the ground it was 1.1 x 10s spores / cm3. The concentrated composition was diluted with water to 1%, 5%, and 10% aqueous solutions (by weight). Next, 5.0 ml was added to each dilution of 150 ml of infected serum. The population densities of F.o.c. were taken at 1,3,7,14 and 21 days after treatment. As controls, an untreated, infected sample was tested. The results of the experiment are presented in the following table: The values in the table are the average values that are the log10 transformation of colony forming units (CFU) per cubic centimeter (cm3) of soil. The data represent the average of 2-6 experiments with three replicates per treatment per experiment. The results show that the composition significantly reduced the population density of F.o.c. in comparison with untreated infected control soil when it was added to the soil as an aqueous emulsion at 5% or at 10% F.o.c. decreased between 3 and 7 days.

The preferred embodiment of a method for structural and product spraying: dilute the concentrated chemical composition to ten percent (10%) by weight in water; pressurize the chemical composition diluted with air, forcing the chemical composition towards a gaseous state; fill the treatment area with the gaseous chemical composition; keep the treated area closed for a sufficiently long period so that the chemical composition can act. The following is the preferred embodiment for a method for killing insects in the chemical composition. The concentrated chemical composition is diluted according to the following table, depending on the level of infestation and the amount of the diluted product needed, and the amount of mixture needed.

Level of Amount of Infestation Diluted product (liters) (Gal) 3.78 (1) 75.6 (20) 756 (200) Normal 43.5 mi (1.5 oz) 870 mi (30 8700 mi oz) (300 oz) Heavy 69.6 mi (2.4 oz) 1392 mi (48 13920 mi oz) (480 oz) Once diluted, the method of application of the mixture can be manual, by an underground machine or by air. When applied manually, to obtain maximum benefits, it is applied 7 to 10 days before the infestation begins. If the infestation is present, apply 43.5 mi (1¾ oz) of the concentrated chemical composition per 3.78 liters (1 gallon) of water every four or five days and increase to 87 mi (3 oz) per 3.78 liters (1 gallon) after ten days. Fruits and vegetables treated with the chemical composition can be washed perfectly and eaten the same day of the application. The method of application by a land machine or aerial application is to apply the chemical composition diluted at a rate of 75.6 liters (20 gallons) per 4047 m2 (one acre). When the chemical composition is used as an insecticide, apply a complex cover, making sure both sides of the sheets are covered. Apply during cold periods of the day. Apply a preventive treatment before the infestation. Make the first application in the pruned emergency and repeat the spray pattern 10-14 days to maintain the repellent effect. Do not apply before or during pollination since the chemical composition kills and repels bees, and therefore adversely affects pollination.

Another embodiment of the composition comprises: a spicy component as an active ingredient, wherein the spicy ingredient is an extract of plants selected from the group consisting of capsaicin, ginger oil, black pepper oil, oily ginger oil, black pepper oily resin , capsaicinoids, cassia oil, cinnamon leaf oil, cinnamon bark oil, cinnamic aldehyde, and bitter almond oil; a mustard oil as an active ingredient where the mustard oil is selected from the group consisting of radish oil and allyl isothiocyanate; and the following inert ingredients; a citrus extract selected from the group consisting of lemon oil, d-limonene, citronella oil, litsea cubeola, lime oil, orange oil, mandarin oil, lemon terpenes, lime terpenes, orange terpenes, citrus terpenes and citral; a surfactant selected from the group of food grade surfactants comprising polysorbate 80; a vegetable oil selected from the group consisting of soybean oil, corn oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, safflower oil; and an aldehyde; wherein the chemical composition comprises: by weight, 2-15% of the pungent component; in weight, 2-15% of the mustard oil; in weight, 5-80% of the citrus extract; by weight, about 10% of the surfactant by weight, about 2-80% of the aldehyde; with the vegetable oil forming the rest of the ion. The preferred composition comprises: 0.50% capsaicin; 4.00% allyl isothiocyanate; 20.00% benzaldehyde; 33.00% Lemon compounds; 32.50% soybean oil; 10.00% polysorbate 80.

Claims

NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION Having described the invention as above, property is claimed as contained in the following: CLAIMS 1. The chemical composition for the sterilizing treatment of the soil, characterized in that it comprises: a spicy component as an active ingredient, where the spicy component is an extract of plants selected from the group consisting of capsaicin, ginger oil, black pepper oil, oily ginger resin, black pepper oily resin, capsaicinoids, cassia oil, cinnamon leaf oil, cinnamon bark oil, cinnamic aldehyde, and bitter almond oil; a mustard oil as an active ingredient where the mustard oil is selected from the group consisting of radish oil and allyl isothiocyanate; and the following inert ingredients; a citrus extract selected from the group consisting of lemon oil, d-limonene, citronella oil, litsea cubeola, lime oil, orange oil, mandarin oil, lemon terpenes, lime terpenes, orange terpenes, citrus terpenes and citral; a surfactant selected from the group of food grade surfactants comprising polysorbate 80; a vegetable oil selected from the group consisting of soybean oil, corn oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, safflower oil; And an aldehyde; wherein the chemical composition comprises: by weight, 2-15% of the pungent component; by weight, 2-15% of the mustard oil, - by weight, 5-80% of the citrus extract; by weight, approximately 10% of the surfactant; by weight, about 2-80% of the aldehyde; with the vegetable oil forming the rest of the composition. 2. The chemical composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the composition comprises: 0.50% capsaicin; 4.00% allyl isothiocyanate; 20.00% benzaldehyde; 33.00% Lemon compounds; 32.50% soybean oil; 10.00% polysorbate 80.