WIDDER BROS INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: The need exists for a low cost, light weight, reusable, highly effective spatial insect re

Description

The need exists for a low cost, light weight, reusable, highly effective spatial insect repellant that will repel, knock down and kill disease-carrying insects. We propose a Bayer CropScience chemical product, Bayothrin (Transfluthrin) for our studies. Bayothrin is a vapor-active compound that delivers efficacy against flying arthropods. Bayothrin exhibits strong characteristics to vaporize. The vapor pressure forms a"field"or"barrier"that repels, knocks down and kills flying insects. Our solution, a re-usable and disposable Personal Insect-repellency Kit uses Bayothrin-treated textiles that have been rolled for easy opening and installation, encased in a small, thin plastic shell. When the device is opened and installed, the treated textile is released/unrolled and the vapor shield activated by airflow. The device could be attached to the ceiling or beam of either a tent or other temporary or permanent structure with the self-adhesive strip. Once opened, the insect-repellent would be activated by minimal airflow and potentially provide protection for up to three weeks. It can be easily closed with the pull of a drawstring for future use. After the active life is completed, the device can easily be disposed of. The weight of the device would range from approximately 2 6 oz.