Creeping pest attractant, creeping pest attracting method, and creeping pest trap

Abstract

The present application provides a creeping pest attractant which reduces the unpleasant feeling caused by odor and shows excellent attracting effect for creeping pests such as ticks and mites. The creeping pest attractant contains: a fatty acid having a carbon number of 5 to 18, and a plant component and / or an animal component. The plant component is one or two or more selected from the group consisting of wheat powder, wheat flour, barley powder, buckwheat powder, tea powder, cassava powder, potato powder, sweet potato powder, rice powder, corn powder, arrowhead powder, and soybean powder, the animal component is one or two or more selected from the group consisting of pig powder, cow powder, chicken powder, and seafood powder, and the fatty acid is one or two or more selected from the group consisting of valeric acid, caproic acid, heptanoic acid, caprylic acid, nonanoic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, myristoleic acid, pentadecanoic acid, palmitic acid, margaric acid, stearic acid, isocaprylic acid, isostearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to creeping insect attractants, methods for attracting creeping insects, and creeping insect traps. More specifically, it relates to creeping insect attractants, methods for attracting creeping insects such as ticks and mites, and creeping insect traps. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the increased airtightness of living environments has led to a proliferation of ticks and mites. Since ticks and mites are a major cause of atopic dermatitis, asthma, and allergic diseases, residents are eager for effective and safe methods to control them.

[0003] Tick ​​and mite control methods include the use of insecticides and repellents. However, these methods do not actively reduce the number of ticks and mites, leaving behind dead tick and mite remains. Furthermore, people sensitive to chemicals are concerned about their effects and are therefore seeking methods that minimize the use of chemicals and allow for easy mite control.

[0004] Therefore, for the control of ticks and mites, products (tick / mite tablets) are being developed that do not kill or repel ticks and mites, but rather attract and capture them. In such tick / mite tablets, the attractant is crucial in determining the capture performance.

[0005] Regarding attractants, it is known that tick and mite attractant compositions containing one or more compounds selected from straight-chain fatty acids having 4 to 18 carbon atoms as active ingredients can exert tick and mite attractant effects (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0006] In addition, tick attractants containing linear fatty acids having a carbon number of 6 to 18, and at least one of fermented foods or microorganisms that ferment foods (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

[0007] Existing technical documents

[0008] Patent documents

[0009] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 6-256109

[0010] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-200253 Summary of the Invention

[0011] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0012] The tick-and-mite attractant composition in Patent Document 1 has concerns about inducing discomfort in the surrounding environment due to the characteristic odor of the fatty acids used. Furthermore, reducing the amount used to decrease the odor can result in insufficient attractant effect. While the tick-and-mite attractant in Patent Document 2 achieves a high attractant effect by containing at least one of fermented food or microorganisms that ferment food, it introduces another new problem: the generation of unpleasant odors originating from fermented foods.

[0013] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a creeping pest attractant, a creeping pest attraction method, and a creeping pest trap that reduces discomfort caused by odor and shows excellent attraction effect on creeping pests such as ticks and mites.

[0014] The means to solve the problem

[0015] Regarding the characteristic composition of the creeping pest attractant of the present invention, which is used to solve the above-mentioned problems, it comprises:

[0016] Fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms, and

[0017] Plant-based ingredients and / or animal-based ingredients.

[0018] According to the crawling pest attractant of this formulation, the amount of fatty acids used is reduced, thereby reducing discomfort caused by their distinctive odor. Furthermore, there is no off-odor from fermented foods or similar products that exhibit enhanced tick and mite attraction from fatty acids, thus achieving excellent attraction for crawling pests such as ticks and mites. In other words, compared to using fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms individually, or plant-based and / or animal-based components, the present invention achieves a superior attraction effect, obtaining a synergistic effect based on the combination of these components. Therefore, it achieves excellent attraction for crawling pests such as ticks and mites, and reduces discomfort caused by the odor of the attractant components used.

[0019] In the creeping pest attractant involved in this invention,

[0020] The aforementioned plant-based and / or animal-based ingredients are preferably plant-based powders and / or animal-based powders.

[0021] The creeping pest attractant according to this formulation is easily formulated into tablets or the like by using plant-based and / or animal-based ingredients as plant powders and / or animal powders, thus obtaining a creeping pest attractant that is easy to use.

[0022] In the creeping pest attractant involved in this invention,

[0023] The aforementioned plant-based ingredients are preferably selected from one or more of the following: wheat powder, barley powder, buckwheat powder, tea powder, cassava powder, potato powder, sweet potato powder, rice powder, corn powder, arrowhead powder, and soybean powder.

[0024] The creeping pest attractant according to this formulation contains suitable substances as plant-based components. Therefore, by combining it with fatty acids with carbon numbers of 5 to 18, a high synergistic effect can be obtained, which can exert an excellent attraction effect on creeping pests such as ticks and mites, and can reduce the discomfort caused by the odor of the attractant components used.

[0025] In the creeping pest attractant involved in this invention,

[0026] The aforementioned animal-derived ingredients are preferably selected from one or more of the following: pork powder, beef powder, chicken powder, and seafood powder.

[0027] The crawling pest attractant according to this formulation contains suitable substances as animal components, and therefore, by combining with fatty acids with carbon numbers of 5 to 18, it can achieve a high synergistic effect, exerting an excellent attraction effect on crawling pests such as ticks and mites, and reducing the discomfort caused by the odor of the attractant components used.

[0028] In the creeping pest attractant involved in this invention,

[0029] The aforementioned fatty acids are preferably selected from one or more of the following: valeric acid, hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, pentadecanoic acid, palmitic acid, heptadecanoic acid, stearic acid, isooctanoic acid, isostearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid.

[0030] The creeping pest attractant according to this formulation contains suitable substances as fatty acids, and therefore, when combined with plant-based and / or animal-based ingredients, it can achieve a high synergistic effect, exerting an excellent attraction effect on creeping pests such as ticks and mites, and reducing discomfort caused by the odor of the attractant ingredients used.

[0031] In the creeping pest attractant involved in this invention,

[0032] Ticks and mites are preferred as target pests.

[0033] According to the crawling pest attractant of this formulation, an excellent crawling pest attractant that can reliably attract approaching ticks and mites can be provided.

[0034] In the creeping pest attractant involved in this invention,

[0035] The preferred attractants for ticks and mites can last for more than a month.

[0036] The crawling pest attractant according to this formulation can continuously attract ticks and mites over a long period of time, thus reducing the frequency of replacement when used in crawling pest traps.

[0037] Regarding the characteristic configuration of the creeping pest attraction method of the present invention, which is used to solve the above-mentioned problems, creeping pests are attracted using any of the above-mentioned creeping pest attractants.

[0038] According to the crawling pest attraction method of this invention, by using the crawling pest attractant of the present invention, the amount of fatty acids used is reduced, thereby reducing the discomfort caused by their characteristic odor. Furthermore, there is no off-odor from fermented foods or the like, which exhibit enhanced tick and mite attraction efficacy from fatty acids, thus achieving excellent attraction effects for crawling pests such as ticks and mites. In other words, compared to the case where fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms, or plant-based and / or animal-based components are used individually, according to the present invention, a superior attraction effect can be obtained, and a synergistic effect based on the combination of these components can be achieved. Therefore, an excellent attraction effect for crawling pests such as ticks and mites can be achieved, and discomfort caused by the odor from the attractant components used can be reduced.

[0039] Regarding the features of the crawling pest trap of the present invention, which is used to solve the above-mentioned problems, it includes:

[0040] Any of the above-mentioned creeping pest attractants, and

[0041] Adhesive capturing part.

[0042] According to the crawling pest trap of this invention, by using the crawling pest attractant of the present invention, the amount of fatty acids used is reduced, thereby reducing the discomfort caused by their characteristic odor. Furthermore, there is no off-odor from fermented foods or the like, which exhibit enhanced tick and mite attraction effects from fatty acids, thus achieving excellent attraction effects for crawling pests such as ticks and mites. In other words, compared to the case where fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms, or plant-based and / or animal-based components are used individually, the present invention can obtain a superior attraction effect, and can achieve a synergistic effect based on the combination of these components. Therefore, it can achieve excellent attraction effects for crawling pests such as ticks and mites, and can reduce the discomfort caused by the odor of the attractant used. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The creeping pest attractant, creeping pest attraction method, and creeping pest trap of the present invention will now be described in detail. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the configuration described in the embodiments described below.

[0044] [Crawling insect attractant]

[0045] One embodiment of the present invention is a creeping pest attractant containing fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms, as well as plant-based and / or animal-based components.

[0046] The fatty acid used in the crawling pest attractant of the present invention is a fatty acid with 5 to 18 carbon atoms. Although this fatty acid has a certain attraction effect on crawling pests such as ticks and mites even when used alone, it can exert an excellent attraction effect through synergy when combined with the plant-based and / or animal-based components described later.

[0047] While there are no particular limitations on the number of carbon atoms (5-18), the following can be used: In terms of shape, any type of straight-chain or branched fatty acid; in terms of molecular structure, any type of saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. Examples of straight-chain saturated fatty acids include valeric acid (5 carbon atoms), hexanoic acid (6 carbon atoms), heptanoic acid (7 carbon atoms), octanoic acid (8 carbon atoms), nonanoic acid (9 carbon atoms), decanoic acid (10 carbon atoms), lauric acid (12 carbon atoms), myristic acid (14 carbon atoms), pentadecanoic acid (15 carbon atoms), palmitic acid (16 carbon atoms), heptadecanoic acid (17 carbon atoms), and stearic acid (18 carbon atoms). Examples of branched-chain saturated fatty acids include isooctanoic acid (8 carbon atoms) and isostearic acid (18 carbon atoms). Examples of straight-chain unsaturated fatty acids include palmitoleic acid (16 carbon atoms), oleic acid (18 carbon atoms), linoleic acid (18 carbon atoms), and linolenic acid (18 carbon atoms). Among these, fatty acids with 8 to 18 carbon atoms are preferred, and fatty acids with 12 to 18 carbon atoms are more preferred. Specifically, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid are preferred. It should be noted that these fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms can be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0048] Fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms can be used on their own, or in foods containing fatty acids such as milk, butter, egg yolks, chocolate, rapeseed oil, sesame oil, palm oil, corn oil, soybean oil, salad oil, peanut oil, coconut oil, olive oil, avocado, margarine, shortening, and processed oils. Foods containing fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms can be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0049] The amount of fatty acids with carbon numbers 5 to 18 in the crawling pest attractant is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.1% to 50% by mass, more preferably 0.3% to 30% by mass, and even more preferably 0.5% to 20% by mass.

[0050] The crawling insect attractant of the present invention contains plant-based and / or animal-based components, preferably both. The plant-based and / or animal-based components are preferably unfermented. If the plant-based component is derived from a plant, there are no particular limitations; plant powder, extracts of plant powder treated with solvents (water, ethanol, acetone, etc.), and oils are also included in the plant-based component. Similarly, if the animal-based component is derived from an animal, there are no particular limitations; animal powder, extracts of animal powder treated with solvents (water, ethanol, acetone, etc.), and oils are also included in the animal-based component. By containing fatty acids with carbon numbers of 5 to 18 and containing plant and / or animal-based components, the crawling insect attractant can exert a synergistic attraction effect on crawling insects such as ticks and mites, and can reduce discomfort caused by the odor of the attractant components used.

[0051] The plant-based ingredient is preferably a plant powder. Using a plant powder as the plant-based ingredient facilitates formulation into tablets and the like, resulting in a convenient creeping insect attractant. There are no particular limitations on the plant powder; examples include wheat powder (such as wheat flour), barley powder (such as barley flour), buckwheat powder (such as buckwheat flour), tea powder (such as dried green tea leaves), cassava powder (such as cassava flour), potato powder (such as potato flour), sweet potato powder (such as sweet potato flour), rice powder (such as rice flour or rice bran), corn powder (such as corn flour), arrowhead powder (such as plantain powder), and soybean powder (such as soybean flour). These plant powders can be used individually or in combination of two or more. It should be noted that while some of the carriers and excipients described later include plant-derived powders such as starch, these plant-derived powders included in the carrier or excipient are distinct from the plant powder used in the creeping insect attractant of this invention.

[0052] Animal-derived ingredients are preferably animal powders. Using animal powders facilitates formulation into tablets and other similar products, resulting in easily usable attractants for creeping pests. There are no particular limitations on the type of animal powder; examples include pork bone powder, pork powder, etc.; beef bone powder, beef powder, etc.; chicken bone powder, chicken meat powder; egg powder, eggshell powder, etc.; dried fish powder; krill powder; dried shrimp powder; and dried crab powder, etc. These animal powders can be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0053] The amount of plant-based and / or animal-based ingredients in the creeping pest attractant is not particularly limited, but is preferably 10% to 90% by mass, more preferably 20% to 85% by mass, and even more preferably 30% to 80% by mass.

[0054] The ratio of fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms to plant-based and / or animal-based components is not particularly limited, but based on mass, it is preferably (plant-based and / or animal-based components) / (fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms) = 1 to 900, more preferably 2 to 250, and even more preferably 3 to 150. When the ratio is within the above range, a synergistic attraction effect on crawling pests such as ticks and mites can be achieved, and discomfort caused by the odor of the attractant components used can be reduced.

[0055] To prevent corrosion caused by oxidation, the creeping pest attractant of the present invention may contain antioxidants such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (α-tocopherol), BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, and sodium sulfite. These antioxidants may be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0056] The crawling insect attractant of the present invention may contain known insecticidal, acaricidal, fungicidal, antifungal, preservative, carrier, excipient, gelling agent, slow-release agent, dispersant, lubricant, surfactant, adhesive, fragrance, colorant, emulsifier, thickener, etc., without impairing the effectiveness of the invention. These components may be used individually or in combination of two or more. Furthermore, these components may be used in their current state, in the form of a solution dissolved in liquids such as water or organic solvents, or in the form of a dispersed liquid.

[0057] As an insecticidal or acaricidal ingredient, there are no particular limitations, and examples include pyrethrin, allethrin, prallethrin, phthalthrin, imiprothrin, furamethrin, resmethrin, fenprothrin, phenothrin, cypermethrin, cyphenothrin, fenpropathrin, fenvalerate, profluthrin, and methoxyfenozide. Pyrethroid compounds such as Metofluthrin, Momfluorothrin, and their optical or geometric isomers; carbamate compounds such as carbaryl and propoxur; organophosphate compounds such as fenitrothion, fenthion, DDVP (dimethyl 2,2-dichlorophosphide), diazinon, malathion, bromophos, and pyridaphenthion; and broflanilide, amidoflumet, silafluofen, and broflanilide. Examples of other fragrances include IBTA (isobornyl thiocyanate), N-(fluorodichloromethylthio)phthalimide, N,N-dimethyl-N'-phenyl-N'-(fluorodichloromethylthio)-sulfonamide, 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether, phenyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate, 4-chlorophenyl-3'-iodopropynylformaldehyde, quaternary ammonium salts, plant essential oils, terpenoids, diesters, ethinyl benzoate, icosalicylate, IR3535, chocolate fragrances, and almond fragrances. These can be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0058] Examples of fungicides, fungicides, and preservatives include benzoic acid or its salts, salicylic acid or its salts, sorbic acid or its salts, dehydroacetic acid or its salts, ethylparaben and butylparaben esters, p-chloro-m-xylenol, 2-(4'-thiazolyl)benzimidazole, isopropyl methylphenol, benzethonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, dequinoline chloride, benzethonium chloride, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, chlorhexidine gluconate, 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether, thymol, juniperol, α-bromocinnamaldehyde, N-dimethyl-N-phenyl-N'-(fluorodichloromethyl)thiosulfonamide, imazalil, and thiabendazole. They can be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0059] Examples of carriers and excipients include mineral powders such as silica, kaolin, activated carbon, bentonite, diatomaceous earth, talc, clay, calcium carbonate, and ceramic powder; plant powders such as wood flour, soybean flour, and wheat flour; inclusion compounds such as cyclodextrin; sublimable carriers such as tricyclodecane, cyclododecane, 2,4,6-triisopropyl-1,3,5-trioxane, trimethylene norbornene, adamantane, and camphor; water such as pure water and tap water; alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and glycerol; ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and cyclohexanone; ethers such as tetrahydrofuran and dioxane; aliphatic hydrocarbons such as hexane, kerosene, paraffin, and petroleum ether; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylene; esters such as ethyl acetate; and halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloroethane. They can be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0060] Examples of gelling agents include benzylidene D-sorbitol, carrageenan, xanthan gum, guar gum, pectin, locust bean gum, and carboxymethyl cellulose. They can be used individually or in combination of two or more.

[0061] The crawling insect attractant of the present invention can be manufactured by mixing fatty acids with carbon numbers of 5 to 18, plant-based components, and / or animal-based components. In this case, any other components may be mixed if necessary. The mixing of the components can be carried out using known methods. The crawling insect attractant of the present invention can be in any form, including solid (including powder, granules, etc.), semi-solid, or liquid. As an example, a solid crawling insect attractant can be obtained by kneading and mixing fatty acids with carbon numbers of 5 to 18, plant-based components, and / or animal-based components with water, shaping the mixture, and allowing it to air dry.

[0062] The types of crawling pests targeted by the crawling pest attractant of the present invention are not particularly limited. For example, crawling pests include flour mites such as *Tetranychus spp.*, house dust mites such as *Dust mites* or *Dust mites*, chicken ticks, spider mites, leather mites, house mites, carnivorous mites, avian tussock mites, flesh mites, scabies mites, and ticks such as *Red Mites*, spiders, centipedes, ants, centipedes, millipedes, woodlice, rough woodlice, termites, caterpillars, lice, true mites, cockroaches, and temperate bedbugs. Among these, the crawling pest attractant of the present invention preferably targets ticks, lice, cockroaches, and temperate bedbugs, and more preferably targets ticks.

[0063] The creeping pest attractant of the present invention can be used in any location. Examples of suitable locations include entryways, kitchens, washbasins, bedrooms, living rooms, closets, wardrobes, food storage compartments, clothing boxes, and storage furniture such as doll boxes. Methods of application include placing it in any location and using methods such as hanging, attaching, distributing, and spraying.

[0064] The crawling insect attractant of the present invention can be appropriately formulated according to the location, such as the installation location. For example, it can be in the form of liquid, powder, granules, bait, paste, gel, aerosol, and spray.

[0065] The creeping insect attractant of the present invention, as such a formulation, can be used alone or in combination with other ingredients in adhesive traps, etc. Furthermore, regarding the creeping insect attractant of the present invention, although the effectiveness varies depending on the size or amount of each attractant, it can attract ticks and mites for more than a month, and is effective for at least 1 to 48 hours. Therefore, when the creeping insect attractant of the present invention is placed in a creeping insect attracting device, the frequency of replacement can be reduced.

[0066] [Methods for attracting creeping pests]

[0067] One embodiment of the present invention is a method for attracting crawling pests by using a crawling pest attractant containing fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms, and plant and / or animal components.

[0068] The creeping pest attractant of the present invention is described in the above-mentioned "creeping pest attractant".

[0069] The creeping pest attraction method of the present invention is implemented by appropriately placing a creeping pest attractant, as described above, in any location where creeping pests such as ticks and mites are to be attracted. From the viewpoint of usability and capture of attracted creeping pests such as ticks and mites, the creeping pest attraction method of the present invention is preferably implemented by placing a creeping pest trap, such as a tick trap containing a creeping pest attractant or a cockroach trap, in any location where creeping pests such as ticks and mites are to be attracted.

[0070] [Crawling Pest Trapper]

[0071] One embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0072] Fatty acids containing 5-18 carbon atoms, creeping insect attractants containing plant and / or animal components, and

[0073] A crawling pest trap with an adhesive trapping section.

[0074] The creeping pest attractant of the present invention is as described above in the "creeping pest attractant" section.

[0075] A crawling insect trap can be any device that has at least a crawling insect attractant and an adhesive trapping part that is adhesive to its surface. There are no particular limitations on the arrangement of the crawling insect attractant and the adhesive trapping part in the crawling insect trap. Examples are given below. For instance, in a crawling insect trap, the crawling insect attractant can be arranged in such a way that it contacts the adhesive trapping part. Furthermore, the crawling insect attractant and a substrate can be combined to form a composite, and this composite can also be arranged in the crawling insect trap in such a way that it contacts the adhesive trapping part (in other words, at least one of the crawling insect attractant and the substrate contacts the adhesive trapping part). Additionally, in a crawling insect trap, the crawling insect attractant and / or the aforementioned composite can also be mixed with part or all of the adhesive trapping part. Alternatively, in a crawling pest trap, the crawling pest attractant and / or the aforementioned compound may be disposed near the adhesive trap without contacting it. Furthermore, in a crawling pest trap, the crawling pest attractant and the adhesive trap may be disposed in a part of the crawling pest trap, or in multiple locations, or in the entirety of the trap.

[0076] The substrate is not particularly limited, but it can be any material capable of holding the crawling insect attractant. Examples include synthetic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, and polyester; natural resins and their mixtures; synthetic fibers, natural fibers and their mixtures; and materials using metals such as glass, aluminum, stainless steel, and zinc as the main raw material. Furthermore, the form of the substrate is not limited, but a solid state is preferred. Examples include sheet-like substrates (paper, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, leather, fiber, film, and plastic sheet, etc.) capable of coating, spraying, impregnating, containing, and coating the crawling insect attractant; container-shaped and bag-shaped substrates capable of containing the crawling insect attractant; and solid substrates (powder and granules, etc.) capable of mixing with the crawling insect attractant. The above-mentioned composite is thus obtained according to conventionally known methods. The amount of creeping insect attractant in the compound is not limited as long as the desired effect of the present invention can be achieved.

[0077] As the adhesive trapping part, there are no particular limitations on the adhesive material used; widely used materials such as rubber-based adhesives, acrylic adhesives, polysiloxane adhesives, protein-based adhesives, and polysaccharide-based adhesives can be used. These adhesives can be any type of solvent-based adhesive, emulsion-based adhesive, or hot-melt adhesive. Examples of rubber-based adhesives include natural rubber-based adhesives, styrene-butadiene rubber-based adhesives, recycled rubber-based adhesives, polyisobutylene-butene rubber-based adhesives, polybutene-based adhesives, and block copolymer adhesives. These adhesives can be used individually or in combination of two or more. The adhesive trapping part is constructed by attaching these adhesives to paper such as thick paper and corrugated paper, resin sheets such as PE, PP, PET, and PVC, and metal sheets, or by coating them.

[0078] The crawling pest trap is obtained by configuring the aforementioned crawling pest attractant and the aforementioned adhesive trapping part as described above. For example, by configuring the crawling pest attractant and the adhesive trapping part in contact with each other, and by housing this in a sheet-like fibrous substrate, a crawling pest trap can be obtained.

[0079] The locations for setting up the crawling pest trap of the present invention are not particularly limited, and can include rooms such as entrance halls, kitchens, washbasins, bedrooms, and living rooms, closets, wardrobes, food storage rooms, clothing boxes, and doll boxes. The crawling pest attraction method of the present invention can be implemented in these locations.

[0080] Example

[0081] The following describes embodiments of the creeping pest attractant, creeping pest attraction method, and creeping pest trap of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0082] [Insect attraction experiment based on creeping insect attractants]

[0083] 1 mg of solid creeping pest attractant, containing the composition of Examples 1-13, Comparative Examples 1-5, and Reference Example 1 as described in Tables 1 and 2 (talc was used as the excipient, and the values ​​in the tables are by mass%), was placed on filter paper (1×1 cm). This attractant was then attached to the center of adhesive tape (5×5 cm) and placed on a blanket (10×20 cm) containing dust mites or carrion mites. After 48 hours, the number of ticks and mites captured by the adhesive tape was counted under a stereomicroscope.

[0084] The results are shown in Tables 1 and 2. A synergistic increase in the number of ticks and mites captured was clearly observed when adhesive tape was applied to filter paper from Examples 1-13, which were in a solid state, confirming the excellent tick and mite attraction effect of the crawling insect attractant of the present invention. For example, the number of house dust mites captured in Comparative Example 1, which contained only linoleic acid as a fatty acid, was 13; the number captured in Comparative Example 3, which contained only rice bran as a plant powder, was 15; and the number captured in Example 1, which contained both linoleic acid and rice bran, was 36. This represents a greater number of house dust mites captured than the combined total of the two comparative examples containing only the individual components. Furthermore, in Examples 11-13, which contained both plant powder and animal powder, and in Examples 1-10, which contained either plant powder or animal powder, a further increase in the number of ticks and mites captured was confirmed.

[0085] [Table 1]

[0086]

[0087] [Table 2]

[0088]

[0089] [Pest Attraction Experiment 1 Using a Creeping Pest Trapper]

[0090] The crawling insect attractant from Example 13 was punched into a disc shape with a diameter of 15 mm and a thickness of 2 mm to prepare a tablet (1 g in weight). Next, an adhesive consisting of 95 parts polybutene (molecular weight 900) and 5 parts polyisobutylene (molecular weight 1.2 million) was prepared and applied to a piece of corrugated paper with a width of 8 × 15 cm and a thickness of 1 mm, at a thickness of 0.5 mm, to obtain an adhesive trapping section. The previously prepared tablet was placed in the center of this adhesive trapping section to obtain a crawling insect trap. This crawling insect trap was placed at one end of a kitchen, and after 48 hours, 5 German cockroaches were captured.

[0091] [Pest Attraction Experiment 2 Using a Creeping Pest Trapper]

[0092] The crawling insect attractant from Example 13 was punched into a disc shape with a diameter of 15 mm and a thickness of 2 mm to prepare a tablet (weighing 1 g). Next, an adhesive made of synthetic rubber-based hot melt resin was prepared and applied to a 10×10 cm, 1 mm thick corrugated paper at a thickness of 0.5 mm to obtain an adhesive trapping part. The previously prepared tablet was placed in the center of this adhesive trapping part to obtain a crawling insect trap. This crawling insect trap was placed on the back of furniture and left for 48 hours, capturing multiple carrion mites.

[0093] Industrial availability

[0094] The creeping pest attractant, creeping pest attraction method, and creeping pest trap of the present invention can be used to capture ticks and mites lurking in the house.

Claims

1. The use of a creeping pest attractant as a tick / mite attractant, said creeping pest attractant comprising: Fatty acids with 5 to 18 carbon atoms, and Plant-based and / or animal-based ingredients, The fatty acid is selected from one or more of linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and lauric acid. The plant-based ingredients are selected from one or more of rice bran, sweet potato flour, and buckwheat flour. The animal-derived ingredients are selected from one or more of krill powder, chicken powder, and fish powder.

2. A method for attracting ticks and mites, which uses the creeping pest attractant used in claim 1 to attract ticks and mites.

3. A tick / mite trap, comprising: The creeping insect attractant used in claim 1, and Adhesive capturing part.

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