ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, CONTROLLED-RELEASE INSECT REPELLENT DEVICE

摘要

The present invention provides a controlled-release insect repellent device and a method for repelling insects from food, tobacco, or other consumable items. The controlled-release insect repellent device comprises an insect repellent composi tion contacting a substrate. The controlled-release insect repellent device is prepar ed by a method comprising applying the insect repellent composition to the substrate whe rein the repellent compound used is present in the controlled-release insect repellent de vice in an amount such that when it is released it is non-toxic to humans and animals. The method for repelling insects comprises placing the controlled-release insect repellent device in an area where insects may be present. The insect repellent composition comprises a repellent compound and a controlled-release agent, the controlled-release agent which comprises a compound which may be synthetic and/or natural and, optionally, a so lvent. The repellent compound may be chosen from the group consisting of essential oils and active ingredients of essential oils.