Abstract: An insect repellent material includes a carrier such as a polyethylene, a molecular sieve or zeolite material, and a repellent such as geraniol. The molecular sieve/zeolite material provides the insect repellent material with a slow-release quality and also permits the carrier to hold more insect repellent than it would otherwise if so desired.

Abstract: A bedbug protective device has a carrier material, an attachment element coupled to the carrier material, and a sticky trap element coupled to the carrier material. The carrier material is impregnated with a bedbug repellent or insecticide. The carrier may be formed, for example, with its cross-section in a generally “C” shape with a back portion and first and second lip portions defining a channel, and with the first and second lip portions defining a longitudinal opening to the channel which is sized to permit bedbugs to enter the opening. The protective device first acts in a deterrent capacity, and secondly acts in a trapping capacity with respect to bedbugs.

Abstract: A 3D insect device is described which comprises a preferably water-resistant body that can assume a folded position and then unfolded to expand into a true 3-dimensional structure with one or more elements to either attract or repel flying nuisance and pest insects like flies, mosquitoes, moths, beetles etc or to attract beneficial insects. The structure preferably simulates comparable shape, size and color as occurring in nature, having significant effects on the instincts of the target insects. The 3D device shape is supplemented with one or more of insect attractant colors, tacky agents, food attractants, pheromones, fragrances and aromas, insecticides, and repellents. Water-resistant, preferably biodegradable materials permit both indoor and outdoor use. The device design significantly improves convenience of use while reducing unintended contact of non-targets such as users, children, pets or wildlife with the contact surfaces.

Abstract: An insect repellent material includes a carrier such as a polyethylene, a molecular sieve or zeolite material, and a repellent such as geraniol. The molecular sieve/zeolite material provides the insect repellent material with a slow-release quality and also permits the carrier to hold more insect repellent than it would otherwise if so desired.