Insect Repelling Methods and Compositions

Abstract

Compositions and methods for repelling biting midges, sand flies, and mosquitoes comprising applying to human skin compositions comprising neem oil, coconut oil and at least one other oil. This composition is non-toxic to mammals, marine vertebrates or invertebrates and other forms of aquatic life.

1 . A composition for repelling bloodsucking insects, said composition comprising from about 0.2% to about 30% by volume of neem oil and from about 70% to about 99.8% by volume of One or more inert oil selected from jojoba oil, monoi oil, almond oil, castor oil, cedar oil, cinnamon oil, citric acid, citronella oil, clove oil, coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, garlic oil, geranol geranium oil lauryl sulfate, lemongrass oil, linseed oil, malic acid, mint oil, peppermint oil, 2-phenethyl propionate, potassium sorbate, rosemary oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, thyme oil, palm oil, wheat oil, wheat germ oil, White mineral oil, argon nut oil, avocado oil, babassu oil, borage oil, canola oil, evening primrose oil, flax seed oil, grape seed oil, hemp seed oil, macadamia nut oil, olive oil, pomegranate oil, pumpkin seed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, apricot oil, black cumin oil, black currant oil, rapeseed oil, cherry kernel oil, hazelnut oil, kukui nut oil, peach kernel oil, pecan oil, perilla seed oil, pistachio oil, pomegranate oil, rice bran oil, rosehip oil, sea buckthorn oil, squalane oil, walnut oil, and tee tree oil. 
     
     
         2 . A method for repelling bloodsucking insects comprising applying the composition of  claim 1  to human skin. 
     
     
         3 . A composition for repelling bloodsucking insects, said composition comprising from about 0.2% to about 6% by volume of neem oil and from about 94% to about 98% volume of coconut oil and at least one of jojoba oil, monoi oil, almond oil, castor oil, cedar oil, cinnamon oil, citric acid, citronella oil, clove oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, garlic oil, geranol, geranium oil, lauryl sulfate, lemongrass oil, linseed oil, malic acid, mint oil, peppermint oil, 2-phenethyl propionate, potassium sorbate, rosemary oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, thyme oil, palm oil, wheat oil, wheat germ oil, white mineral oil, argon nut oil, avocado oil, babassu oil borate oil, canola oil, evening primrose oil, flax seed oil, grape seed oil, hemp seed oil, macadamia nut oil, olive oil, pomegranate oil, pumpkin seed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, apricot oil, black cumin oil, black currant oil, rapeseed oil, cherry kernel oil, hazelnut oil, kukui nut, oil, peach kernel oil, pecan oil, perilla seed oil, pistachio oil, pomegranate oil, rice bran oil, rosehip oil, sea buckthorn oil, squalane oil, walnut oil, and tee tree oil. 
     
     
         4 . A method for repelling bloodsucking insects comprising applying the composition of  claim 3  to human skin. 
     
     
         5 . A composition for repelling bloodsucking insects, said composition comprising from about 0.2% to about 6% by volume of neem oil and from about 94% to about 98% volume of coconut oil, jojoba oil, and monoi oil. 
     
     
         6 . A method for repelling bloodsucking insects comprising applying the composition of  claim 5  to human skin.