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Flea and tick infestation control composition containing chlorpyrifos and vinyl acetate/crotonic acid/vinyl neodecanoate copolymer

US4808615A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 1985
Grant dateFeb 28, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N25/24
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition for the elimination of fleas and ticks as well as the prevention and/or control of flea and tick infestation of animals, particularly household pets, which comprises applying a substantive, controlled release, coating of a solution of a polymeric material and an insecticide to the shafts of hair of the animal's coat.

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