A formulation for repelling insects and arthropods comprises about 0.5% by weight to about 4.0% by weight of an active ingredient and an emulsifier. The active ingredient includes a mixture of one or more natural essential oils. A method for making the repellant formulation comprises forming an oil-in-water emulsion by mixing one or more of the natural essential oils into an aqueous solution including an emulsifier, homogenizing the oil-in-water emulsion, and adding a buffer to the emulsion for maintaining a pH of the emulsion at above about 7.5. The repellant formulation is used by applying an effective amount of the repellant formulation onto the skin or fur of a mammal, clothing or other surface.

An insect repellent is suitable for an anti-tick treatment to living materials such as bedding and carpets with long-term replacement cycles in years and that also has a tick repellent effect stably lasting over a long period of time. The insect repellent contains 2,4-DHAP or xanthoxyline as an active ingredient. 2,4-DHAP and xanthoxyline can stably maintain repellency rates of at least 30-40% and about 90% respectively even if a heating treatment at 150° C. is continued for 5 minutes or longer, that is, for about 3 years in an environment of 25° C.

An insect repellent is suitable for an anti-tick treatment to living materials such as bedding and carpets with long-term replacement cycles in years and that also has a tick repellent effect stably lasting over a long period of time. The insect repellent contains 2,4-DHAP or xanthoxyline as an active ingredient. 2,4-DHAP and xanthoxyline can stably maintain repellency rates of at least 30-40% and about 90% respectively even if a heating treatment at 150° C. is continued for 5 minutes or longer, that is, for about 3 years in an environment of 25° C.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a repellent which has a selectivity. Specifically, the repellent does not cause damage to an Apidae bee but suppresses the aggression of a Vespidae wasp and prevents a Vespidae wasp from coming close and building a nest. Also, the objective of the present invention is to provide a method for repelling a Vespidae wasp. The Vespidae wasp repellent according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a compound represented by the following formula (I) as an active component: ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen atom or the like, X is a C.sub.1-4 alkylene group or the like, α is a substituent, n is an integer of 0 or more and 5 or less.

A composition for a sterilizing solution and a method of use thereof intent to provide the user a sterile lubricant for a chainsaw/bandsaw machine, such that they inhibit the spread of tree infections from one tree to another during the process of cutting multiple trees. Preferably, the sterilizing solution includes essential oils that contain terpenes, carvacrol, eugenol, thymol, and other anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral elements. Further, the method of application provides the user the ability to continuously cut one tree after another without the potential danger of spreading an infection from one tree to another tree. Additionally, the method enables users to apply the sterilizing solution over cutting blades as well as over cut tree stumps, thereby sterilizing the surfaces, repelling bugs and preventing infections that are associated with the tree cutting process. Furthermore, the sterilizing solution is a plant-based biodegradable sterilizer that does not harm the environment when used.

The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it relates to a compound of formula (I) as defined herein below, and its uses as perfuming ingredient, to control arthropods or as antimicrobial ingredient. Therefore, following what is mentioned herein, the present invention comprises the invention compound as part of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed consumer product. Moreover, the present invention relates to a properfume compound suitable to release the compound of formula (I).

The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it relates to a compound of formula (I) as defined herein below, and its uses as perfuming ingredient, to control arthropods or as antimicrobial ingredient. Therefore, following what is mentioned herein, the present invention comprises the invention compound as part of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed consumer product. Moreover, the present invention relates to a properfume compound suitable to release the compound of formula (I).

In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of repelling an animal from an object by applying a composition to the object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and 3-Mercapto-3-Methyl Butanol (MMB). In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a composition for repelling an animal from an object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and MMB.

In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of repelling an animal from an object by applying a composition to the object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and 3-Mercapto-3-Methyl Butanol (MMB). In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a composition for repelling an animal from an object. In some embodiments, the animal is from the felidae species. In some embodiments, the composition includes butanoic acid and MMB.

Cucurbitaceae family snake gourd (Trichosanthes anguina L.), grown in many Asian countries and Southern US States; characteristic aroma, green, tender stems, forked tendrils, heart-shaped shaped or palmately broad leaves; long lacy fringed, five-petalled, day-night open, white unisexual flowers; multifarious health benefiting fruits; resists major fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases, repels aphids, insects, and beetles (Cerotoma trifurcata) from pumpkin, squash, and bean plants if interposed among the target vines (U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/942,119); claimed commercial use of the intensely aromatic distinct variety of Trichosanthes cucumerina summer plant extract/oil or synthetically prepared the same aromatic product for uniformly spraying upon the target vines and testing on other target fruit vines, fruit plants, and fruit trees, and vegetable plants throughout the year; potential replacement for bee-killing, water resources polluting, human, aquatics, and wildlife infecting chemical pesticides like Sevin, Malathion, Diazinon, and Neonicotinoids (Neonics), and replacement for manually killing of pests.