Abstract: House dust mites may be combatted by using a netting structure against a house dust mite habitat such as a mattress or cushion. The surfaces of the fibres of the yarns from which the netting structure is made carry particles of pyrethroid, preferably permethrin or deltamethrin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 10, 2001
Assignee:
Demite Limited
Inventors:
Edward Wharton Shober, Sandra Metcalf Shober
Abstract: Method of controlling dust mites involving impregnating pre-formed netting with a liquid composition including a pyrethroid insecticide is described. The netting is applied around an article, such as a pillow, mattress, duvet, cushion, beanbag or domestic pet bed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 1997
Date of Patent:
June 29, 1999
Assignee:
Demite Limited
Inventors:
Edward Wharton Shober, Sandra Metcalf Shober