Use of Vetiver material for reduction, eradication or prevention of bed bugs using various delivery mechanisms for Vetiver oil, powder, dust and carpet into household furnishings, including but not limited to mattress

Abstract

Bed Bugs

Description

SUMMARY

This patent covers the use of Vetiver material for reduction, eradication or prevention of bed bugs.

In addition, the patent claims the use of various delivery mechanisms for Vetiver oil, powder, dust and carpet into household furnishings, including but not limited to mattress.

Claims

1) The use of Vetiver powder, dust, oil, mat or carpet to prevent, reduce or eradicate bed bugs from Mattress, cushions, pillows, padded seats, cloth and other bedding material. This includes of any Vetiver derived material to prevent, reduce or eradicate bed bugs from household or commercial furniture and furnishings, including but not limited to Mattress, pillows, cushions and seats.

2) Delivery of Vetiver oil in liquid form could be through use of spray, vapor, dipping and poring. Vetiver grass in powder or dust form embedded in cushioning of Mattress, cushions, pillows, padded seats, cloth and other bedding material. In addition, Use of Vetiver carpet or mat as sheet of mattress for prevention of bed bugs. This includes use of carpet between Mattress and box spring as a preventative measure.

3) Combining Vetiver oil with other material to enhance or control the effect of prevention, reduction or eradication of bed bugs in above described manner.