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Method for repelling Aedes aegyptae using oxy-substituted carbocyclic compounds

US5387418A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1994
Grant dateFeb 7, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a method for repelling Aedes aegyptae comprising exposing a three dimensional space inhabited by Aedes aegyptae to an Aedes aegyptae-repelling effective concentration and quantity of TONKA LACTONE.TM. and insect repelling devices containing such compounds.

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