Patent ID: 6495573
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: A01N,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for non-systemically controlling a parasitic insect selected from fleas and lice on a human or animal, said method comprising contacting said parasitic insect with an effective amount therefor of a compound of the formula: whereinn represents 1 or 2; Subst. represents halogen; A and Z together with the nitrogen and carbon atom to which they are bonded form a saturated heterocyclic ring having 5 ring members, said heterocyclic ring containing in addition to the nitrogen atom to which A is bonded a further hetero atom selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur; E represents NO2 or CN; and X represents â€”CN&boxH; or â€”N&boxH;; wherein said contacting of said parasitic insect with said compound is effected by:a) topically applying said compound to the dermis of said human or animal; or b) contacting the dermis of said human or animal with an article containing said compound.