Methods and formulations for controlling human lice infestations
US10494760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M2200/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and formulations for controlling parasitic insect infestations, such as human lice infestations, on textiles. In one embodiment, a method includes applying an anti-parasitic formulation to a textile in need of treatment. In one embodiment, an anti-lice formulation includes an effective amount of at least one spinosyn, such as spinosad. In one embodiment, the anti-lice formulation is at least one of an aqueous suspension and an aqueous solution. The anti-lice formulation may also include one or more additional active ingredients and one or more carriers. The anti-lice formulation has parasiticidal activity when applied to a textile. For example, in one embodiment the anti-lice formulation is formulated to produce 100% adulticidal, nymphicidal, and ovicidal activity when applied to a textile in need of treatment.
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