Pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils against human body louse
Pesticidal compositions for the control of human body louse containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling human body louse by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
1. A composition for killing or controlling lice, said composition comprising a pesticidally acceptable carrier and a pesticidally active ingredient, wherein the pesticidally active ingredient consists of benzyl alcohol and methyl salicylate.
2. A method for killing or controlling lice, which comprises applying to a louse or locus where control of lice is desired a pesticidally effective amount of a composition comprising a pesticidally acceptable carrier and a pesticidally active ingredient, wherein the pesticidally active ingredient consists of benzyl alcohol and methyl salicylate.