Method for controlling dust mites

Details Method for controlling dust mites Method for controlling dust mites

1991-07-24

1993-12-21

Robinson, Allen J.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Inorganic active ingredient containing

Alkali or alkaline earth chloride

424677, 424678, 424679, 424715, A01N 5908

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052719472

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.

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