| abstract |
Described are animal control compositions and methods; which compositions comprise citronellyl nitrile, citronellol alpha-terpinyl methyl ether and lemon oil and, optionally, caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate, one or more norbornyl alkyl ethers, one or more 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl hexanol-2 derivatives and quinine or one or more of its salts. The compositions can be used "as is" or in the form of a "controlled release" composition whereby the citronellyl nitrile, citronellol, alpha-terpinyl methyl ether and lemon oil and, optionally, the caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate, one or more norbornyl alkyl ethers, one or more 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl hexanol-2 derivatives and quinine or one or more of its salts are intimately admixed (alone or with adjuvants including but not limited to other volatile, odorous ingredients) with a polymeric substance such as polyethylene in the form of pellets or functional articles, e.g., garbage bags. |