Abstract: A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces, a grip portion, and a base disposed opposite the grip portion. The removable substrate further includes a first lateral portion extending from the base, and a second lateral portion extending from the base. A projection extends outwardly from the base, lowermost ends of the first and second lateral portions are disposed below the projection, and an adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face.

Abstract: A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces, a grip portion, and a base disposed opposite the grip portion. The removable substrate further includes a first lateral portion extending from the base, and a second lateral portion extending from the base. A projection extends outwardly from the base, lowermost ends of the first and second lateral portions are disposed below the projection, and an adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face.

Abstract: A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces. The body includes a grip portion with a slot and a lower portion disposed below the grip portion. The lower portion includes a retention aperture, a first lateral portion, and a second lateral, with a gap extending between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. An adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face, the adhesive being positioned between the grip portion and the lower portion, and being surrounded by an adhesive-free border on the front face and the rear face.

Abstract: A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces, a grip portion, and a base disposed opposite the grip portion. The removable substrate further includes a first lateral portion extending from the base, and a second lateral portion extending from the base. A projection extends outwardly from the base, lowermost ends of the first and second lateral portions are disposed below the projection, and an adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are insect repellant formulations and dispensing systems which avoid the need for synergists while still using highly effective pyrethrin repellant compounds. The formulations preferably are presented in aerosol form.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for a container includes a bracket and a connector. The bracket has upper and lower portions. An annular wall is disposed between the upper and lower portions. A plurality of projections extend from the lower portion. The projections are adapted to releasably engage an upper portion of a container. A tab extends radially inwardly from the upper portion. The connector has a prong, wherein a distal portion of the prong is spaced circumferentially from the connector. The prong is adapted to be secured within a slot defined between the tab and the annular wall.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for a container includes a bracket and a connector. The bracket has upper and lower portions. An annular wall is disposed between the upper and lower portions. A plurality of projections extend from the lower portion. The projections are adapted to releasably engage an upper portion of a container. A tab extends radially inwardly from the upper portion. The connector has a prong, wherein a distal portion of the prong is spaced circumferentially from the connector. The prong is adapted to be secured within a slot defined between the tab and the annular wall.

Abstract: A refill is disclosed for an electronically activated dispenser of liquid volatiles, such as insecticides and fragrances. There is a bottle having a wick, a wick holder, a vent hole, an outlet, and a removable cap. When the cap is in place it covers both the wick and a vent hole. The cap seals the vent hole via an interference fit with a well adjacent the vent hole and also either a direct abutment against the vent hole or a surrounding of the vent hole. Also disclosed is a refill where the porous wick and vent hole are within defined size ranges so as to facilitate the use of a pyrethrum insecticide.

Abstract: Candles are provided with a band on a wall of their outer housing for sealing an air treatment chemical placed adjacent the housing. The candle includes a housing containing a combustible fuel. An air treatment chemical is mounted on a radially outward portion of the housing in a position where it can be heated through a side wall of the housing by the fuel when it is combusted. A seal is positioned over the air treatment chemical to inhibit dispensing of the air treatment chemical prior to combustion of the fuel, and is removable to permit the air treatment chemical to be dispensed when the fuel is combusted.

Abstract: A diffusion device includes a housing having a battery disposed therein and adapted to receive a replaceable fluid reservoir for holding a fluid, wherein the fluid reservoir includes a wick for movement of the fluid to a discharge end thereof. The diffusion device further includes a piezoelectric element energized by a power source for vibrating a perforated orifice plate disposed adjacent the discharge end of the wick, wherein the piezoelectric element develops vibratory movement to pump the fluid from the discharge end through the perforated discharge plate and into the atmosphere. A control circuit and light emitting diode (“LED”) are disposed in the housing, wherein the control circuit energizes the LED at a particular frequency when the dispenser is active and a voltage developed by the battery is above a threshold voltage.

Abstract: A chemical formulation for an insecticide comprises an active material and a solvent with a viscosity of less than or equal to about 4 centistokes at 25 degrees Celsius, wherein the solvent does not cause damages to a surface. The solvent also has a low gum content to minimize the build up of residue over time.

Abstract: A diffusion device includes a housing having a battery disposed therein and adapted to receive a replaceable fluid reservoir for holding a fluid, wherein the fluid reservoir includes a wick for movement of the fluid to a discharge end thereof. The diffusion device further includes a piezoelectric element energized by a power source for vibrating a perforated orifice plate disposed adjacent the discharge end of the wick, wherein the piezoelectric element develops vibratory movement to pump the fluid from the discharge end through the perforated discharge plate and into the atmosphere. A control circuit and light emitting diode (“LED”) are disposed in the housing, wherein the control circuit energizes the LED at a particular frequency when the dispenser is active and a voltage developed by the battery is above a threshold voltage.

Abstract: A battery powered diffusion device includes a housing having an internal power supply and adapted to receive a replaceable fluid container for holding a fluid, the fluid container including a wick for movement of fluid to a discharge end thereof. The diffusion device further includes a piezoelectric element that is energized by a battery to vibrate a perforated orifice plate disposed adjacent the discharge end of the wick. The piezoelectric element provides sufficient vibratory movement in a dispensing state to pump the fluid from the discharge end through the orifice place and into the atmosphere as aerosolized particles. Diameters of perforations extending through the orifice plate are between about 4.63 microns and about 5.22 microns.

Abstract: A time duration of end of product life indicator is disclosed which utilizes a volatile dye coated or impregnated into a substrate or carrier. The dye evaporates as a volatile component of the product evaporates thereby changing the color of the substrate or carrier. The consumer is alerted to the depletion of the volatile component of the product when the substrate or carrier changes from a colored or dyed state to an uncolored state. As a result, a visual time duration or end of product life indicator is provided.

Abstract: A time duration of end of product life indicator is disclosed which utilizes a volatile dye coated or impregnated into a substrate or carrier. The dye evaporates as a volatile component of the product evaporates thereby changing the color of the substrate or carrier. The consumer is alerted to the depletion of the volatile component of the product when the substrate or carrier changes from a colored or dyed state to an uncolored state. As a result, a visual time duration or end of product life indicator is provided.

Abstract: An insect control article to control flying insects. The insect control article has a non-absorptive and inert substrate that is coated with an active insect control ingredient that is available for passive evaporation. The active insect control ingredient is selected from the group consisting of transfluthrin, tefluthrin, and combinations thereof. The method of the invention for controlling flying insects includes providing an insect control article having a non-absorptive, inert substrate that is coated with an active insect control ingredient available for passive evaporation, wherein the active insect control ingredient is selected from the group consisting of transfluthrin, tefluthrin, and combinations thereof. The insect control article is then placed in an environment in such a manner that the substrate of the insect control article is exposed to non-augmented air movement, and the active insect control ingredient coated on the substrate is allowed to evaporate passively into the air.

Abstract: A material comprises a liquid impermeable, electrically charged film and a volatile substance carried by the film.

Abstract: Homogenous insecticidal compositions are disclosed in which a non-polar insecticide is dissolved in one or more polar solvents. The compositions have very low viscosity and high flash points and are suitable for use with a piezoelectric liquid atomizer.

Abstract: Novel homogenous insecticidal compositions are disclosed in which a non-polar insecticide is dissolved in one or more polar solvents. The compositions have very low viscosity and high flash points and are suitable for use with a piezoelectric liquid atomizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article (such as an insect control pouch) to dispense a volatile active (such as an insect control agent). The pouch is formed from a single layer polymeric non-absorbing film. The pouch traps the active until use of the pouch is desired. When the pouch is opened the walls of the pouch serve as a substrate from which the active can readily passively evaporate. Methods of forming such pouches using heat sealing techniques, and methods of using such pouches, are also disclosed.