Alcohol based insecticide

Abstract From the Canadian patent

The composition comprises a mixture of a C1 to C5 alcohol, an attractant for flying insects which could be a sugar or sugar substitute or derivative containing syrup fish oil, ammonium bicarbonate and/or yeast and the balance, comprising water. The method of killing flying insects comprises providing an ecnlosure having an inlet enabling penetration by flying insects, the enclosure including a compartment to contain the above defined composition and placing the enclosure in an environment where flying insects are present. Alternatively the composition may include yeast and a dry sugar containing substance such as dry molasses and dry honey, or ammonium carbonate to be diluted in water until …