US 12,690,587 B2 · Animal and insect repellent and method of its use

Abstract

A broad-spectrum animal and insect repellent composition is disclosed. The composition includes a mixture of water, butyl lactate and at least one essential oil. The composition can also include at least one sticking agent, animal deterrent component, preservative and thickener. Additionally, the composition can include at least one surfactant. The method of using the repellent composition of the present invention is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying the repellent by spraying onto plants, grass, ground, or their combination, with the frequency ranging from one time per month to four times per month. The method can also include the step of applying the repellent by spraying on a rope or ribbon surrounding an area to be protected and can be further electrified with an electric fence charger.

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Dependent claims

A broad-spectrum animal and insect repellent concentrate composition comprising:

a mixture of water, butyl lactate, mint oil, clay, xanthan gum, eggs, and vinegar, wherein, based on a total weight of the repellent concentrate composition, the mixture comprises 20 wt. % butyl lactate, 2 wt. % mint oil, 2 wt. % clay, 0.5 wt. % xanthan gum, 15 wt. % eggs, 2.0 wt. % vinegar, and 58.5 wt. % water, and wherein the foregoing components account for 100 wt. % of the repellent concentrate composition.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Animal and insect repellent and method of its use

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