Abstract: An oral animal feed and a method of controlling fleas in a canine in need thereof by orally administering to the canine a daily feed comprising an effective amount of a spinosyn for an effective time to thereby cause the amount of spinosyn in the canine's blood to rise to and be maintained at a therapeutically effective level for controlling fleas.

Abstract: An oral canine feed and a method of controlling fleas in a canine in need thereof by orally administering to the canine a daily feed comprising an effective amount of a isoxazoline for an effective time to thereby cause the amount of isoxazoline in the canine's blood to rise to and maintain at a therapeutically effective level for controlling fleas.

Abstract: An oral canine feed and a method of controlling ticks in a canine in need thereof by orally administering to the canine an effective amount of a isoxazoline for an effective time to thereby cause the amount of isoxazoline in the canine's blood to rise to and maintain at a therapeutically effective level for controlling ticks.

Abstract: Orally administrating an active material to a mammal on a substantially daily basis, thereby increasing the blood concentration of the active material to an amount effective to control a flea and/or tick infestation in the mammal. Discontinuing administration for at least one day, while maintaining the concentration of the active material at a level that controls the flea and/or tick infestation. After the period of time has elapsed, resuming substantially daily dosing to maintain the blood concentration of the active material in an amount effective to control the flea and/or tick infestation. Also disclosed is a method for establishing a regimen for administering an active material for controlling flea and/or tick infestations in a mammal using a dosage that lower than the label dose for a corresponding time-period.

Abstract: An oral animal feed and a method of controlling ticks in a mammal in need thereof by orally administering to the mammal an effective amount of a spinosyn for an effective time to thereby cause the amount of spinosyn in the mammal's blood to rise to and maintain at a therapeutically effective level for controlling ticks.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for controlling a flea infestation. In some embodiments, the methods and formulations are suitable for direct application to an animal, such as an animal in need of treatment, or are suitable for direct application to textiles or other surfaces, and are configured to cause a lethal effect in all life cycle stages of fleas. A formulation includes at least one spinosyn, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, as an active ingredient. In some embodiments, the formulation also includes at least one carrier.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for controlling parasitic insect infestations, such as human lice infestations, on textiles. In one embodiment, a method includes applying an anti-parasitic formulation to a textile in need of treatment. In one embodiment, an anti-lice formulation includes an effective amount of at least one spinosyn, such as spinosad. In one embodiment, the anti-lice formulation is at least one of an aqueous suspension and an aqueous solution. The anti-lice formulation may also include one or more additional active ingredients and one or more carriers. The anti-lice formulation has parasiticidal activity when applied to a textile. For example, in one embodiment the anti-lice formulation is formulated to produce 100% adulticidal, nymphicidal, and ovicidal activity when applied to a textile in need of treatment.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for controlling parasitic insect infestations, such as human lice infestations, on textiles. In one embodiment, a method includes applying an anti-parasitic formulation to a textile in need of treatment. In one embodiment, an anti-lice formulation includes an effective amount of at least one spinosyn, such as spinosad. In one embodiment, the anti-lice formulation is at least one of an aqueous suspension and an aqueous solution. The anti-lice formulation may also include one or more additional active ingredients and one or more carriers. The anti-lice formulation has parasiticidal activity when applied to a textile. For example, in one embodiment the anti-lice formulation is formulated to produce 100% adulticidal, nymphicidal, and ovicidal activity when applied to a textile in need of treatment.

Abstract: A dispenser that delivers a small but consistent and sustained amount of liquid over an extended period of time, particularly useful but not limited to dispensing pesticides when worn by cattle. The dispenser has a shell having an opening. A reservoir is disposed in the shell and holds a pesticide or other liquid. A wick is in fluid communication with the reservoir. An end of the wick is positioned adjacent the opening and has a greater capillary attraction or wicking ability than the reservoir, whereby during use of the dispenser the wick draws fluid from the reservoir and deposits it on the animal upon contact.

Abstract: A method of dispensing liquid from a dispenser onto an animal. The method includes placing a tip of the dispenser on or near the skin of the animal and depressing a plunger which is movably disposed in a body of the dispenser. Depressing the plunger causes a membrane in the body to be pierced such that an opening is formed in the membrane. At least some of the liquid is dispensed through an opening of the dispenser onto the skin of the animal. In another embodiment, a dispenser is provided for dispensing liquid onto the skin of an animal. The dispenser can include a cap and a replaceable cartridge.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided. The dispenser has a reservoir for storing a liquid or solid material. The dispenser may have a piezoelectric valve or pump located in an opening of the reservoir for regulating dispensing of the material. Alternatively, the dispenser may have a piezoelectric inchworm that directly or indirectly propels the material against or out of the opening. The opening may deposit the material directly or indirectly on the surface of an animal, or under the animal's skin. The dispenser also can be attached to the surface of the animal. Alternatively, the dispenser may be placed inside the animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel aqueous flowable composition of fenazaquin. It was found that conventional aqueous flowable formulations resulted in a product that lost miticidal activity during storage. The low miticidal activity was found to be due to an unacceptable level of particle size growth during storage. It has been found that an aqueous flowable fenazaquin formulation of satisfactory particle size stability can be made when a higher than normal concentration of sodium naphthalene formaldehyde condensate dispersant is utilized in the formulation.