Claims:1. A composition for luring mosquitoes comprising an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin core coated with a coating composition comprising:
i. propionic acid is present in the range of 30 to 250 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
ii. lactic acid is present in the range of 50 to 400 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iii. octenol is present in the range of 300 to 1000 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iv. hexanoic acid is present in the range of 80 to 300 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
v. phenylacetaldehyde is present in the range of 70 to 200 µL/30 gm of EVA resin; and
vi. uric acid is present in the range of 50 to 300 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
2. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition comprising the Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin core is coated with the coating composition comprising:
i. propionic acid is present in the amount of 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
ii. lactic acid is present in the amount of 200 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iii. octenol is present in the amount of 400 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iv. hexanoic acid is present in the amount of 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
v. phenylacetaldehyde is present in the amount of 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin; and
vi. uric acid is present in the amount of 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
3. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the EVA resin core is present in an amount of 30 grams.
4. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition comprises 30 grams of the EVA resin core coated with a coating composition comprising:
i. propionic acid in the amount of 100 µL;
ii. lactic acid in the amount of 200 µL;
iii. octenol in the amount of 400 µL;
iv. hexanoic acid in the amount of 100 µL;
v. phenylacetaldehyde in the amount of 100 µL; and
vi. uric acid in the amount of 100 µL.
5. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition is in the form of a pellet or a tablet.
6. The composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition is placed in a mosquito trap.
7. The composition as claimed in claim 6, wherein the mosquito trap is selected from a light trap, an adhesive trap and a bucket trap.
, Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of compositions for luring mosquitoes. In particular, the present disclosure provides a composition that effectively lures mosquitoes into a trapping device. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising ethylene vinyl acetate resin coated with a coating composition.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Vectors are organisms that do not cause disease themselves but are capable of spreading infection from a host to another via transfer of disease causing microbes. Ticks, mosquitoes, flies are commonly known vectors. Microbes spread by these vectors include dengue virus, West nile virus, zika virus, plasmodium etc. A range of diseases are caused by the spread of these microbes like dengue, chikangunya, malaria, Japanese encephalitis, zika and yellow fever. The spread of these diseases is generally a result of multiple factors, like economy, ecology, environment, amongst other social factors. It is a given that in areas of less development due to poverty, unhygienic conditions etc. the growth and spread of microbes via these vectors is high. Developing countries have been constantly fighting a battle against the dangerous diseases caused by vectors. One of the major tackles against these diseases is curbing the spread of these diseases by controlling the growth of the vectors.
[0004] Many mosquito repellant and attractant compounds and compositions have been known in literature. The available attractant lures in market are principally useful for outdoor purposes and have an unpleasant odor, as a result of which they cannot be utilized for interior premises. A major proportion of the available chemicals/compositions are repellent in nature primarily containing insecticides. Insecticides are chemicals which on continuous exposure cause nervous problems, sinus, nausea, asthma, breathing trouble, eye irritation etc., to adults, children, pets and livestock.
[0005] Allomones are chemical compounds released by an organism that can impact or generate special behavior in another organism to the benefit of the first organism. They are used as attractant lures in mosquito trapping devices for collection of mosquitoes. Many organic acids and alcohol compounds have been reported as mosquito attractants as they emulate chemical lure which mimics the human/ cattle body scent. Some commonly stated compounds include lactic acid, octenol, ammonia etc.
[0006] There is a need in the art to develop effective compositions for luring mosquitoes into traps. These advanced compositions must be low in toxicity and devoid of unpleasant odors such that they can be used indoors.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a composition for luring mosquitoes.
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a composition for luring mosquitoes that is non-toxic.
[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a composition for luring mosquitoes that has no unpleasant odor.
[00010] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a composition for luring mosquitoes that is suitable for indoor use.
[00011] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a composition for luring mosquitoes that is effective against a host of mosquito species.

SUMMARY
[00012] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in Detailed Description section. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[00013] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) resin core coated with non-toxic proportions of uric acid, lactic acid, propionic acid, octenol, phenylacetaldehyde and hexanoic acid.
[00014] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising all active components in much below the recommended levels of exposure, thus making it an eco-friendly, non-toxic mosquito attractant.
[00015] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to composition for luring mosquitoes that is effective against both male and female mosquitoes of a number of species of mosquitoes.
[00016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present subject matter will be better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims. This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[00017] The following drawings form part of the present specification and are included to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the drawings in combination with the detailed description of the specific embodiments presented herein.
[00018] Figure 1 depicts the pellets of the composition for luring mosquitoes. Inset depicts a single pellet of the composition with (1) an EVA resin-core and (2) a coating.
[00019] Figure 2 depicts the device comparison test after 48 hours for the control (only light trap) and test (light trap + claimed composition).
[00020] Figure 3 depicts the luring capacity of individual components of the composition and the claimed composition.
[00021] Figure 4 depicts the luring capacity of individual components of the composition and the claimed composition against different mosquito species.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00022] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[00023] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[00024] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[00025] In some embodiments, numbers have been used for quantifying volumes, percentages, concentrations, and so forth, to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention and are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[00026] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[00027] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[00028] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification which follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as, “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as “including, but not limited to.”
[00029] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein.
[00030] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[00031] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified.
[00032] The description that follows, and the embodiments described therein, is provided by way of illustration of an example, or examples, of particular embodiments of the principles and aspects of the present disclosure. These examples are provided for the purposes of explanation, and not of limitation, of those principles and of the disclosure.
[00033] The headings and abstract of the invention provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the embodiments.
[00034] The following discussion provides many example embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Although each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second embodiment comprises elements B and D, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to include other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, even if not explicitly disclosed.
[00035] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes.
[00036] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising emanations from body and/or flower.
[00037] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising body emanations selected from uric acid, lactic acid, propionic acid, octenol and hexonic acid.
[00038] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising flower emanations selected from octenol, nonanal and phenylacetaldehyde.
[00039] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin coated with non-toxic proportions of uric acid, lactic acid, propionic acid, octenol, phenylacetaldehyde and hexanoic acid.
[00040] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin core coated with a coating composition comprising:
i. propionic acid in the range of about 30 to about 250 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
ii. lactic acid in the range of about 50 to about 400 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iii. octenol in the range of about 300 to about 1000 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iv. hexanoic acid in the range of about 80 to about 300 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
v. phenylacetaldehyde in the range of about 70 to about 200 µL/30 gm of EVA resin; and
vi. uric acid in the range of about 50 to about 300 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00041] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin is a synthetic resin or a bio-resin.
[00042] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the EVA bio-resin maybe sourced from natural starch, vegetable oil derivatives.
[00043] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the EVA resin is present in an amount of 30 grams, 60 grams, 90 grams, and 120 grams.
[00044] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the propionic acid is present in the range of about 50 to about 200 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, preferably in the range of about 50 to about 150 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, most preferably about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00045] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the lactic acid is present in the range of about 100 to about 350 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, preferably in the range of about 150 to about 250 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, most preferably about 200 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00046] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the octenol is present in the range of about 300 to about 750 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, preferably in the range of about 350 to about 550 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, more preferably in the range of about 350 to about 450 µL/30 gm of EVA resin most preferably about 400 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00047] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the hexanoic acid is present in the range of about 80 to about 250 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, preferably in the range of about 90 to about 150 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, most preferably about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00048] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the phenylacetaldehyde is present in the range of about 70 to about 180 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, preferably in the range of about 90 to about 150 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, most preferably about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00049] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the uric acid is present in the range of about 50 to about 250 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, preferably in the range of about 80 to about 200 µL/30 gm of EVA resin, most preferably about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00050] In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes comprising an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin core coated with a coating composition comprising:
i. propionic acid in the amount of about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
ii. lactic acid in the amount of about 200 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iii. octenol in the amount of about 400 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
iv. hexanoic acid in the amount of about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin;
v. phenylacetaldehyde in the amount of about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin; and
vi. uric acid in the amount of about 100 µL/30 gm of EVA resin.
[00051] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes that may be a solid, liquid or semi-solid.
[00052] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the solid is a tablet or a capsule or a pellet.
[00053] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes that is placed in a mosquito trapping device where the proposed lure is released to the surroundings by the contact of air currents.
[00054] In an embodiment of the present invention, there is a continuous flow of air for enabling the dispersion and/or volatilization of the composition components in the surrounding air column.
[00055] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes wherein the trapped mosquitoes may be consequently killed or collected based on the trapping device.
[00056] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes that increases trapping efficiency of the device by the input of chemical cues for mosquitoes.
[00057] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes having mosquito attractants well below the toxicity level for humans or animals.
[00058] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes that does not have unpleasant odor.
[00059] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes that maybe odorless or has a non-pungent, pleasant odor.
[00060] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes that can be used both outdoors and indoors, because of its low toxicity and absence of unpleasant odor.
[00061] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes that is effective against a host of mosquito species.
[00062] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes which is active for both male and female mosquitoes.
[00063] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes which is effective for luring Culex quinquefasciatus, Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Armigerous subalpatus.
[00064] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes which is active against flies.
[00065] In an embodiment of the present invention, the flies include Chironomous anthracinus.
[00066] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a composition for luring mosquitoes which is based on eco-friendly components.
[00067] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a process of preparation of the composition for luring mosquitoes wherein all the components of the composition are added and mixed together.
[00068] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to a mosquito trapping device comprising a composition for luring mosquitoes in accordance with the present invention placed therein.
[00069] In an embodiment of the present invention, the mosquito trapping device may be selected from a light trap, an adhesive trap, and a bucket trap.
[00070] The disclosure will now be illustrated with working examples, which is intended to illustrate the working of disclosure and not intended to take restrictively to imply any limitations on the scope of the present disclosure. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice of the disclosed methods and compositions, the exemplary methods, devices and materials are described herein. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to particular methods, and experimental conditions described, as such methods and conditions may vary.
Example 1
The Applicant has used only synthetic chemicals from Sigma Lab chemicals, Park town, Chennai - 600003.
Preparation of the composition for luring mosquitoes
[00071] A mixture of the components as per Table No. 1 was made by addition of the individual components one by one in the mentioned concentration and volume to give the coating. The EVA pellet was purchased in bio-resin form (30 grams) and coating was done over it. The chemical coating on the EVA pellet was done using magnetic stirrer (250 RPM for 5 minutes) at room temperature and optimal pressure conditions.
Table No. 1: Composition of the coating on the EVA resin of 30 grams.
Compound Toxic level Volume added (ml)
Propionic acid 15 mg/l 0.1
Lactic acid 7.94 mg/L/4 hr 0.2
Octenol Non-toxic 0.4
Hexanoic acid 3.0 g/kg 0.1
Phenylacetaldehyde Non-toxic 0.1
Uric acid 160 mg/kg 0.1
Example 2
Testing of the composition for luring mosquitoes in a light trap
[00072] The pellet obtained from Example 1 was tested in a light trap. For control, the light trap was run without any lure. The test is conducted in a room (20ft length x10 ft width x 10 ft height) simulated as a residential room. The mosquito species, Culex quinquefasciatus, reared under Laboratory conditions were used for the studies. The above mosquito larvae were reared in the laboratory and the emerged adults were placed in a 1ft x 1ft mesh cage and maintained at 25±2o C and 75± 5% RH with a 10% sucrose solution as adult food.
[00073] Hundred, 4-5 days old unfed adult female mosquitoes were then released and acclimatized for 30 minutes in a room (20ft length x10 ft width x 10 ft height) simulated as a residential room. The light trap with the composition (Test) and without the composition (Control) was placed (in different chambers/ rooms) on a table at 3ft height from the ground. Studies were conducted during day and night. Mosquito trap count was taken after a period of 48 hours. Comparative tests were conducted for control and test traps individually and the trapping efficiency was calculated. The results obtained from the test run are provided in Table No. 2.
Table No. 2: The comparative run of control and test with the composition in a light trap
S. No. Device Hours of run No. of mosquitoes caught
1 Control (Only light trap) 48 5
2 Test (Light trap + claimed composition) 48 73

[00074] It is clear from the above data that the claimed composition is capable of attracting a much higher number of mosquitoes than a trap without the composition (also refer Figure 2).
Example 3
Testing of various compositions for luring mosquitoes
[00075] A) Following testings were carried out using various compositions as mosquito lure. The test was conducted in a room (20ft length x10 ft width x 10 ft height) simulated as a residential room. The mosquito species, Culex quinquefasciatus, reared under laboratory conditions were used for the studies. The above mosquito larvae reared in the lab and the emerged adults were placed in a 1ft x1 ft mesh cage and maintained at 25±2o C and 75± 5% RH with a 10% sucrose solution as adult food.
[00076] Hundred, 4-5 days old unfed adult female mosquitoes were released and acclimatized for 30 minutes in a room (20ft length x10 ft width x 10 ft height) simulated as a residential room. The light trap with lure of specific concentration was placed on a table at 3ft height from the ground. Studies were conducted during day and night. Mosquito trap count was taken after a period of 12 hours. Similarly, the tests were conducted for different concentrations as mentioned in the table and the trapping efficiency was calculated. Table No. 3 provides the obtained data.
Table No. 3: Activity comparison for different pellet concentrations
S.No. Pellet concentration No. of mosquitoes* lured in 12 hrs Activity inferred Toxic levels
1 0.2 ml/ 30 grams of resin Nil No attractancy observed Below recommended toxic level
2 1 ml/ 30 grams of resin 50 High attractancy observed Below recommended toxic level
3 3 ml/ 30 grams of resin 15 Slight repellency observed Above recommended toxic level
4 5 ml/ 30 grams of resin 3 High repellency observed Toxic
*Species of mosquitoes lured were Culex quinquefasciatus, Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus & Armigerous subalpatus
[00077] The data in Table No. 3 indicates that the activity of the pellet is dependent on the amount of coating present on the EVA resin. Very high coating amounts to toxicity whereas a low amount would result in inefficacy. The inventors of the present Application have come up with a composition for luring mosquitoes that is effective while being non-toxic. In said composition for every 30 grams of the EVA resin exactly 1 mL of the coating composition provides best results.
[00078] B) Individual components of the coating composition were tested for luring efficiency by placing them individually in a light trap and running the trap for 12 hours in a contained chamber with sufficient mosquito density. The composition for luring mosquitoes of the present invention was also tested for comparison. Light trap (without any lure) was run as control. Control light trap caught many flies but only 2 mosquitoes (Culex quinquefasciatus). For every individual component, only the number of mosquitoes trapped were counted and analyzed. Results are presented in Table No. 4.
Table No. 4: The activity of individual components of the coating composition
S.No.
Component

X ml/
30grams
No. of mosquitoes lured in 12 hrs
Luring
Efficiency* than light trap
1 Lactic acid 0.2 4 33%
2 Octenol 0.4 5 43%
3 Hexanoic acid 0.1 1 -33%
4 Propionic acid 0.1 2 0
5 Uric acid 0.1 3 20%
6 Phenylacetaldehyde 0.1 2 0
7 Claimed composition 1 75 95%

[00079] The table shows the luring efficiency of individual components in the composition. It is clear from the data that the individual components show surprising synergistic luring activity in the composition (also refer Figure 3).
[00080] C) The efficacy of the components of the coating composition and the overall claimed composition for luring mosquitoes was compared to study the different species of mosquitoes attracted by the trap. The test was conducted in a room (20ft length x10 ft width x 10 ft height) simulated as a residential room. The mosquito species, Culex quinquefasciatus, Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti & Armigerous subalpatus (each 50 numbers) reared under laboratory conditions were used for the studies. The above mosquito larvae reared in the laboratory and the emerged adults were placed in 1ft x1 ft mesh cage and maintained at 25±2o C and 75± 5% RH with a 10% sucrose solution as adult food.
[00081] Fifty, 4-5 days old unfed adult female mosquitoes were released and acclimatized for 30 minutes in a room (20ft length x10 ft width x 10 ft height) simulated as a residential room. The light trap with individual lure components of specific concentration was placed on a table at 3ft height from the ground. The test was conducted for every individual lure component with different mosquito species separately. Studies were conducted during day and night. Mosquito trap count was taken after a period of 24 hours. The results are expressed in Table No. 5 below.
Table No. 5: The activity of individual components of the coating composition and the claimed composition on different mosquito species

S.No.

Component

X ml/
30 grams
No. of mosquitoes lured in 24 hrs

Culex quiquefasciatus
An. stephensi
Ae. aegypti
Armigerous subalpatus
1 Lactic acid 0.2 2 1 3 3
2 Octenol 0.4 3 2 1 2
3 Hexanoic acid 0.1 2 0 3 1
4 Propionic acid 0.1 1 0 1 0
5 Uric acid 0.1 2 0 1 0
6 Phenylacetaldehyde 0.1 1 0 0 1
7 Claimed composition 1 71 38 45 52
[00082] It can be noted from Table No. 5 that the claimed composition is effective against a variety of species of mosquitoes (refer Figure 4). The individual components did not show this efficacy. Therefore, there is a surprising synergistic effect of the composition such that it is effective against multiple species of mosquitoes.
[00083] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[00084] The composition for luring mosquitoes of the present invention has low toxicity or is non-toxic.
[00085] The composition for luring mosquitoes of the present invention is safe for use in the presence of humans and animals.
[00086] The composition for luring mosquitoes of the present invention does not have an unpleasant odour.
[00087] The composition for luring mosquitoes of the present invention can be used both indoors and outdoors.
[00088] The composition for luring mosquitoes of the present invention is highly effective against a number of species of mosquitoes.
[00089] The composition for luring mosquitoes of the present invention is eco-friendly.