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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7344729 | Combustible pesticidal products A combustible pesticidal product is disclosed which comprises a structural element formed from a cardboard having a thickness of at least 0.75 mm, a density of 450-850 kgm3 and consisting of 1 or more plies, the cardboard including: an alkali or alkaline ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344728 | Insect repellent with sun protection factor An insect repellent composition that includes a blend of either all natural oils or synthetic ingredients, a sunscreen vitamin F, volatile silicones to extend the effective repellent life of the spray and a film forming polymer to resist water wash off. The natural ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341736 | Aerosol spray resistant to discoloration Aerosol insecticidal sprays are disclosed that contain butylhydroxytoluene, limonene, and sodium benzoate, in addition to water, hydrocarbon solvent, propellant, surfactant, and insecticidal active. The sprays are resistant to discoloration even during long term sto... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7288573 | Method of repelling insects A method of repelling an insect pest such as a tick, mosquito or cockroach comprises applying to a subject or substrate, in an amount effect to repel the insect pest, a compound of Formula I: wherein R is C4-C20 ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7201915 | Polyamide stick dispensing product and method of use Described for the purpose of application to an inanimate laminar substantially solid surface is a substantially hydrocarbon-free functional substance-providing stick article having consistently-maintained functional composition integrity comprising a stiff, substant... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7179479 | Mosquito repellent isolated from fruit The present invention relates to an insect repellent isolated from Foeniculum vulgare fruit, and more particularly, to an insect repellent comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of fennel oil which is isolated from Foeniculum v... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7150878 | Extended duration insect repellent composition and method of application to the skin Disclosed is an insect repellent composition. The composition has an amount of an insect repellent active effective to repel insects when the composition is applied to the skin, and an amount of a urethane polymer sufficient to form a film on the surface of the skin... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7109240 | Non-hazardous pest control Disclosed is a method for killing or controlling invertebrates comprising applying a pesticidally-effective amount of a pesticidal composition to invertebrates or to a locus where killing or control of invertebrates is desired, wherein (i) the invertebrates are sele... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7067141 | Pesticidal treatment materials The short term effectiveness of pesticidal articles, for example pesticide impregnated textile covers for use in combating dust mite infestation, is improved by the additional presence of a quick release pesticide thereon, e.g. a wettable powder formulation of the s... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7052709 | Substance delivery device A substance delivery device includes a combustible paperboard strip and at least one substance toxic to insects and a perfume. The delivery device can take the form of a coil and includes a flexible backing sheet for supporting the combustible paperboard strip. The ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037515 | Anhydrous insect repellent composition There is provided a topical composition that comprises (a) a substantially anhydrous insect repellent selected from the group consisting of ethyl 3-(N-butylacetylamino) propionate or a derivative thereof, p-menthane-3,8-diol, hydroxyethyl isobutyl pipe... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6969521 | Aerosol insect repellent composition having low VOC content and method of applying same to the skin Disclosed is an aerosol insect repellent composition. The composition has (a) an amount of an insect repellent effective to repel insects when applied to the skin and (b) a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle in which to disperse and deliver the insect repellent active.... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6958146 | Compounds to affect insect behavior and to enhance insecticides Various exemplary compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. An exemplary composition includes an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximatel... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6953814 | Natural insect repellant A topical insect repellent with extended duration of protection was obtained from mixtures of molecules based on two or more volatile repellent organic molecular species occurring naturally on the human skin surface. The novel repellent comprises mixtures of lower, ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6900176 | Pest control agents/depsipeptides The present invention relates to the use of 24-membered cyclodepsipeptides of the formula (1) in which R1 and R2 are as defined in the description, for controlling animal pests in veteri... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6897244 | Dihydronootkatone and tetrahydronootkatone as repellents to arthropods Two derivatives of nootkatone, tetrahydronootkatone and 1,10-dihydronootkatone, are surprisingly effective as repellents of termites and mosquitos. Tetrahydronootkatone and 1,10-dihydronootkatone were shown to effectively repel termites at concentrations as low as 2... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6890525 | Semiochemical cis-Jasmone has been discovered to be useful as a semiochemical that changes the behaviour of insects and/or the physiology of plants. It has direct signalling roles with plant-feeding aphids, in attraction of aphid predators and parasitoids, and may act as an airbo... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6867232 | Gel-like resin molded article contained in volatilization control container A gel-like resin molded article contained in a volatilization control container is provided. A gelled drug containing allyl isothiocyanate and a resin base is contained in a container, and the container is provided with an opening portion which occupies a contact ar... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6841570 | Materials and methods for controlling wood-boring insects Disclosed herein or novel, environmentally friendly compositions and methods for treating or preventing infestation by termites and/or other wood-boring insects. Specifically exemplified herein are compositions containing nepetalactone, and analogs and derivatives o... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6800294 | Antiparasitic formulation There is disclosed an antiparasitic formulation comprising Eucalyptus oil, Cajeput oil, Lemongrass oil, Clove bud oil, Peppermint oil, Piperonyl and Piperonyl Butoxide. The formulation can be used for treating an animal body or in the manufacture of a medicament for... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6800662 | Method of repelling insects A method of repelling an insect pest such as a tick, mosquito or cockroach comprises applying to a subject or substrate, in an amount effect to repel the insect pest, a compound of Formula I: wherein R is C4-C20 linear o... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6780876 | Composition for keeping away vermin The invention describes essentially a non-therapeutical process for deterring vermin, which is based on the usage of the largely known compounds of formula (I), as defined herein before. Furthermore, it describes the cor... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6770674 | Mollusc repellent A mollusc repellent, which includes a substantially insoluble metal oxalate and a suitable carrier therefor, which exhibits prolonged efficacy. The mollusc repellent is environmentally friendly, being both non-phytotoxic and harmless to non-target animals, and is th... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6762183 | Active substance combinations having insecticidal and acaricidal properties The invention relates to novel active compound combinations of certain cyclic ketoenols and certain active compounds that together have unexpectedly good insecticidal and acaricidal properties. ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6719959 | Extended duration insect repellent composition and method of application to the skin Disclosed is an insect repellent composition. The composition has an amount of an insect repellent active effective to repel insects when the composition is applied to the skin, and an amount of a urethane polymer sufficient to form a film on the surface of the skin... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6720013 | Insect repellant-containing mineral supplement A mineral supplement or feed for ruminant animals, especially deer, contains effective amounts of sulfur and garlic to repel insects from the animals. By inducing the repellant into the animal via ingestion of the mineral supplement or feed, disease and stress in th... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6703014 | Attractants and repellants for colorado potato beetle A method has been discovered for attracting Colorado potato beetles to an area of object or area, which method involves treating the object or area with a Colorado potato beetle attracting composition (with or without an insecticide) containing a carrier ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6696490 | Slow release insect repellent compounds and process for delivering active Novel insect repellents having ester bonds such that when deposited on skin, natural skin cleaning agents provide slow release of the active.... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6689394 | Removal of ectoparasites Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition to the affected area that causes desiccation of the organism. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a substantially an... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6685969 | Treatment for ectoparasites Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by ap... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6686396 | Noxious-insect repellent Disclosed is a method of repelling noxious insects comprising the step of exposing said noxious insects to a composition containing from 0.1 to 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one of 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl) cycloalkanones re... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6677384 | Noxious-insect repellent Disclosed is a method of repelling noxious insects comprising the step of exposing said noxious insects to a composition containing from 0.1 to 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one of 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)cycloalkanols repr... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6660775 | Method and compositions for inhibiting the scent tracking ability of biting midges The ability of biting midges to locate a target by olfactory emissions of the target is inhibited by dispensing into a spatial area an inhibiting effective amount of at least one inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-alkene-... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6660770 | Pesticidal activity of functionalized alkenes The present invention provides non-peptide organic compounds that have a structure analogous to or reminiscent of the TMOF structure and have pesticidal activity. Thus the present invention concerns pesticidal compounds that inhibit digestion in pests by ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6660288 | Insect repellents The use of specific perfume ingredients, e.g. tricyclodecenyl allyl ether, to repel insects. The perfume ingredients may be used in a composition comprising from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight of one or more of the perfume ingredients. Preferably at least on... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6646011 | Insect repellant compositions The present invention relates to insect repellant compositions containing, based upon the total weight of the composition, from about 6 to about 30 percent by weight of insect repellant active material having functionality selected from ester, amide, uret... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6646014 | Organic compounds The present invention concerns a method for the control of various diseases in bee-hives by applying to the bee-hives an effective amount of an essential oil in a slow-release formulation whereby the term oils embraces but is not limited to oils extractab... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6627654 | Anthropod-controlling composition Arthropod-controlling composition comprising an -pyrone compound shown by the formula: ##STR1## as an active ingredient provides an excellent activity for controlling arthropods, and therefore, the composition is utilized for controlling harmf... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6562359 | Pest repellent This invention provides a pest repellent of the type which is not only applied to the skin directly but capable of preventing harm from the noxious insects, especially bloodsuckers such as mosquitoes and flies, by inhibiting them from entering the inside ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6555092 | Pesticidal aerosol compositions and pesticidal methods The present invention provides pesticidal aerosol compositions and pesticidal methods. The pesticidal aerosol compositions comprise a propellant, 1-methyl-2-nitro-3-[(3-tetrahydrofuryl)methyl]guanidine and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, wherein a weight to weigh... | 04/29/2003 |
