| abstract |
The present invention provides compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs. The present invention provides compositions comprising active ingredients, such as, for example, terpenes, such as dipentene and/or D- limonene; and/or terpene-ols, such as, for example, terpineol and 1-terpinen-4-ol; and/or 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; and/or aromatic alcohols; and/or essential oils. The present invention also provides, compositions and methods for killing mammalian ectoparasites and eggs which are resistant to ingredient(s) in established insecticides, such as for example, malathion, permethrin and/or lindane. |