Avian-based insect repellent
AssigneeJohn Chamberlain
InventorJohn Chamberlain
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Abstract
The invention provides an insect repellent that repels flies, gnats, mosquitoes, lice, ticks, and fleas. The insect repellent comprises an avian-based extract, in particular an extract isolated from birds of the order Psittaciformes (parrots). The invention also provides an insect repellent composition about 5 volume % to about 75 volume % of the avian-based extract and about 95 volume % to about 25 volume % of a carrier vehicle.
Claims10
A method for repelling an insect from a surface an effective amount of, comprising applying to the surface an insect repellent composition that comprises (A) an organic solvent extract obtained from feathers of a parrot of the genus Cacatua and (B) a carrier vehicle selected from the group consisting of gels, liquids, pastes and sprays.
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