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Claims for Patent: 5,271,947


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Summary for Patent: 5,271,947
Title: Method for controlling dust mites
Abstract:A method for reducing the proliferation of dust mites in substrates inhabited by dust mites is accomplished by contacting the substrates such as bedding materials, rugs and upholstered furniture with a sufficient amount of finely divided salt which functions as an acaricide against dust mites, thereby killing the dust mites.
Inventor(s): Miller; Annette (Ridgefield, CT), Miller; Jeffrey D. (Ridgefield, CT)
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Application Number:07/735,063
Patent Claims:1. A method for reducing the population of dust mites selected from the group consisting of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides microceras and Euroglyphus maynei living in a substrate in a household environment, consisting essentially of contacting the substrate in a household environment populated by said mites with a miticidally effective amount of sodium chloride powder, having the consistency of talcum powder, thereby reducing the population of said mites.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the sodium chloride powder is contacted to said substrate in concentrations of about 1 to 1000 grams per square meter.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of carpets, rugs, bedding materials, upholstered furnishings and toys made from fabrics.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the application of sodium chloride powder is repeated at intervals of about two weeks to 12 months.

5. The method of claim 3, wherein the bedding materials are selected from the group consisting of pillows, mattresses, blankets and bedspreads.

6. The method of claim 1, conducted at a relative humidity of about 50% or higher.

Details for Patent 5,271,947

Applicant Tradename Biologic Ingredient Dosage Form BLA Approval Date Patent No. Expiredate
Greer Laboratories, Inc. N/A insects (whole body), mite dermatophagoides farinae Injection 101834 09/15/1958 ⤷  Try a Trial 2040-01-28
Greer Laboratories, Inc. N/A insects (whole body), mite dermatophagoides pteronyssinus Injection 101835 09/15/1958 ⤷  Try a Trial 2040-01-28
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