ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,465,051, issued on Nov. 11, was assigned to TYRATECH INC. (Morrisville, N.C.).

"Enhanced formulations, compositions and methods for pest control" was invented by Essam Enan (Davis, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Formulations of pesticides are disclosed, specifically pesticidal blends of essential oils and other ingredients, that have been found to enhance the activity of the active pesticidal ingredients. The formulations may be, for example, emulsions or dust formulations. For example, a composition for controlling a target pest is disclosed that comprises at least one active agent and a formulation agent, wherein: the active age...