Repellant compositions for blood-feeding insects

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2010-12-16Author
Hassanali, Ahmed
Ndiege, I. O.
Omolo, M. V.
Njagi, P. G. N.
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The invention provides methods and compositions suitable for influencing insect behaviour. In one aspect, the invention provides insect-repellant compounds. Such compounds, and compositions comprising such compounds, are useful in masking insect-attractant compounds associated with animal body odours. Accordingly, such compounds and compositions are useful in controlling insect behaviour and in controlling the spread of insect-borne diseases.
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http://www.google.com/patents/WO2010143753A2?cl=enhttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/11210