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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 13, 1999
Jeffrey S. Kiel, Gainesville, GA (US);
Jeffrey H. Ping, Gainesville, GA (US);
Effcon Laboratories, Inc., Marietta, GA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a composition, and a method of use thereof, that is pesticide-free and yet is capable of cleansing an individual of a pest infestation. The composition of the present invention consists essentially of an acid, an alcohol, an aqueous detergent and water. The composition is used in the removal of pests and their ova from infested individuals. Preferably, the composition of the present invention takes the form of a shampoo and is used to cleanse individuals of lice infestations. In use, the composition is applied to hair and allowed to remain in contact with the hair and scalp for a period of time, called the residence time. After the residence time, the composition is rinsed from the hair. Then, the hair is combed with a suitable nit comb. These treatment steps may be repeated as necessary and appropriate to effectuate the removal of the pest infestation.