System and Method for Immobilizing a Tick on a Host
OwnerGregory P. Bachinventor
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Abstract
Provided is a system and method for immobilizing and killing a tick on a host, allowing for removal of the tick without triggering of the tick's regurgitation reflex. Further provided are compositions and kits related thereto.
Claims30
A method of immobilizing a tick on a host, comprising administering directly to the tick a composition comprising dimethyl ether and propane in an amount sufficient to effect rapidly immobilizing the tick on the host, without triggering regurgitation by the tick.
The composition of method 1, comprising 90% to 98% total volume dimethyl ether, and the remainder of the composition comprising propane, in pressurized liquid form.
A system for immobilizing a tick on a host, comprising a composition comprising dimethyl ether and propane in an amount sufficient to effect rapidly immobilizing the tick on the host, without triggering regurgitation by the tick.
The composition of system 16, comprising 90% to 98% total volume dimethyl ether, and the remainder of the composition comprising propane, in pressurized liquid form
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