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Nootkatone Registered by EPA -Insect Repellent Products Could Be Available by 2022

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Pesticide Program Update: Nootkatone Now Registered by EPA

U.S. EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention sent this bulletin at 08/10/2020

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Nootkatone Now Registered by EPA

A new active ingredient, discovered and developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in insecticides and insect repellents.

Studies show that when products are formulated from the new ingredient, nootkatone, they may repel and kill ticks, mosquitoes, and a wide variety of other biting pests. Nootkatone is responsible for the characteristic smell and taste of grapefruit and is widely used in the fragrance industry to make perfumes and colognes. It is found in minute quantities in Alaska yellow cedar trees and grapefruit skin.

Nootkatone can now be used to develop new insect repellents and insecticides for protecting people and pets. CDC’s licensed partner, Evolva, is in advanced discussions with leading pest control companies for possible commercial partnerships. Companies interested in developing brand name consumer products will be required to submit a registration package to EPA for review, and products could be commercially available as early as 2022.

“CDC is proud to have led the research and development of nootkatone,” said Jay C. Butler, MD, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases. “Providing new alternatives to existing bite-prevention methods paves the way to solving one of biggest challenges in preventing vector-borne diseases—preventing bites.”

Studies show that when nootkatone is formulated into insect repellents, they may protect from bites at similar rates as products with other active ingredients already available and can provide up to several hours of protection.

Having a new effective ingredient for insecticide available will assist in addressing the growing levels of insecticide-resistance to other products currently in use, according to EPA.

“EPA is pleased to be continuing our partnership with CDC on registering nootkatone, which provides another tool to help protect the American public from biting insects and ticks,” said Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “This new active ingredient has the potential to be used in future insect repellents and pesticides that will protect people from disease. In many areas of the United States, mosquitoes have become resistant to currently available pesticides. A new active ingredient in our toolbox will help vector-control programs.”

Mosquito- and tickborne diseases are a growing threat in every U.S. state and territory. The number of reported cases of mosquito- and tickborne diseases doubled from 2004 to 2018. Tickborne diseases represent almost 8 in 10 of all reported vector-borne disease cases in the U.S. Increasing risk from these diseases means increasing demands on federal, state, and local health departments and vector control agencies.

CDC has partnered with Evolva since 2014. In 2017, Evolva was awarded a Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) contract with the key objective of advancing the development of nootkatone and nootkatone-based products for protection against mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue and Zika. This work has been supported with federal funds from CDC and managed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), BARDA, under Contract No. HHSO100201700015C.

**Comment**

I posted on Nootkatone before: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/01/10/nootkatone/ Videos within. https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/04/12/nootkatone-against-ticks/

This New York tTmes article explains more: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/10/health/tick-mosquito-repellant-nootkatone.html

Nootkatone is an oil found in cedar trees and grapefruit.
It’s considered safe and is used in food and perfume.
The EPA registration only applies to Nootkatone – not forthcoming products which will each need to be tested and registered.
The chemical repels mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs, fleas and may be effective against lice, sandflies, midges, and other pests.
An ISU insect toxicologist found it to be an “impressive repellent but a weak insecticide.” It can kill insects but takes a vast amount of product making it impractical.
Nootkatone repels ticks better than synthetics and is their equal at repelling mosquitoes.
Unlike other natural products, it does not lose its potency after an hour but lasts as long as synthetics.

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Activism, mosquitoes, Prevention, Ticks

FREE Webinars on Ticks, Lyme, & Prevention

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EDUCATION

WEBINARS

Tick Series: Hunters and Vector-Borne Disease – A Tick-ing Time Bomb

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Attend this Live webinar to learn how to protect yourself from ticks and other vector-borne diseases this hunting season!

WEBINARS

Tick Series: Protecting Your Horses from Tick Bites

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Learn how to treat horses and their environments to prevent ticks with this live webinar!

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Tick Series: Tick Risks for Pennsylvania Cattle

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Learn how to control ticks in your herd with this webinar.

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Tick Series: Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases

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Tick prevention, treatment, and more will be covered in this Live webinar.

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Tick Series: Protecting Yourself from Tick Bites

Free

Learn how to prevent tick bites during this live webinar!

WEBINARS

Time to Talk Ticks: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

RecordedJul 2, 2019

Length1 hour

Free

Two experts weigh in on a variety of tick-related topics, from tick habitats to common tick diseases, and how they affect horses.

WEBINARS

Extension at Home: Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites

RecordedJun 17, 2020

Free

Join us for the Extension at Home webinar series to prepare and protect your outdoor sanctuary.

WEBINARS

Tick Series: Vector-Borne Disease Basics

RecordedJul 9, 2020

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Learn about the basics of vector-borne diseases in Pennsylvania during this live webinar.

WEBINARS

Tick Series: Identification, Distribution, and Natural History

Learn about the many species of ticks found in Pennsylvania during this live webinar.

WEBINARS

Tick Series: Tick Protection Around the Home

Join our informative webinar to learn how to protect you and your family from tick bites while still enjoying your backyard this season!

WEBINARS

Tick Series: Ecology and How to Approach Tick Control

RecordedJul 30, 2020

Free

This live webinar will discuss tick development, hosts, and where ticks are found.

WEBINARS

Tick Series: Protecting Pets from Tick-Borne Disease

Ticks carry diseases that can greatly affect the health of your pets. Learn how to protect your pets from tick-borne diseases during this informative webinar.

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Activism, Lyme, Prevention, research, Ticks

Ticks & Lyme Disease: Information For Families

https://globallymealliance.org/videos/webinar-ticks-and-lyme-disease-information-for-families/

Global Lyme Alliance and Ranger Ready Repellents recently hosted a webinar, “Ticksand Lyme Disease: Information for the Family.” The webinar is part of GLA & Ranger Ready Repellents partnership & combined mission to stem the alarming increase of Lyme disease through education and awareness.

Mayla Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Science and Research for GLA joined Ranger Ready Founder and CEO, Chris L. Fuentes, to give helpful tips on how the whole family can safely enjoy the outdoors.

Dr. Hsu & Fuentes addressed common misconceptions regarding ticks and Lyme disease.

“Your backyard is probably the most likely place to be bitten by a tick or bring a tick into your house,” said Fuentes.

View the full webinar below.

Approx. 36 Min.

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**Comment**

So thankful they discussed migrating birds as research has shown they are prolific carriers of ticks: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/11/07/ticks-on-the-move-due-to-migrating-birds-and-photoperiod-not-climate-change/

They recommend against having bird feeders in your yard due to this.

They also mention gardening and the need to where permethrin on your clothing and things like picaradin on your skin.

They state ticks can be located higher up on trees and bushes because squirrels and birds bring these ticks with them. This man states he got infected on a patio deck due to an overhanging tree: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/07/13/tv-anchor-speaks-out-about-lyme-disease/

They also mention pets. They call dogs “tick taxis.” Never allow them on your bed and furniture. Also consider car seats: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/08/12/pet-owners-have-nearly-2-times-the-risk-of-finding-ticks/

I appreciated the video on how to apply repellent. Wearing a tucked in undershirt is smart (albeit hot!) as well as long white socks, tucking pants into the socks. Make sure to also spray shoes. I make everyone strip clothing off in garage, and then put all clothing into dryer on high for 20 min. Then, take a shower when coming indoors. You will need to apply permethrin onto clothing the day before use so there is plenty of time to dry. Spray ALL clothing, hats, socks, pants, shirts, etc. Picaradin is for your skin that you apply before you head outside. You need both types of repellents.

When talking about ticks – she states, “you can squash it.” Please, do not touch the tick if you squash it as you could potentially become infected this way. Many recommend testing the tick. Some states will do this free for residents. Unfortunately, Wisconsin does NOT do this.

More on Tick Prevention: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/04/12/tick-prevention-2019/

More on Ranger Ready: https://rangerready.com They state their product lasts for 12 hours against ticks and mosquitoes. (I have no affiliation with this company)

https://globallymealliance.org/education-awareness/be-tick-aware/

5 steps in removing a tick: https://globallymealliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GLA_5-steps_when-you-find-a-tick-attached.pdf

Tick testing: https://lymediseaseassociation.org/about-lyme/tick-removal-a-testing/tick-testing-2/

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Activism, Prevention, research, Ticks

After Son’s Bout With Lyme Disease, Woman Invents New Tick Repellent

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/after-sons-bout-with-lyme-disease-woman-invents-new-tick-repellent News Video Here

After son’s bout with Lyme disease, woman invents new tick repellent

Friday, June 12th 2020

The formula, called ‘Atlantick’, has been found to be 97.5 per cent effective.

It’s been four years now since Darian Wallet suddenly became unable to move his legs without severe pain in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. It lasted for months, forced him to use a walker, and worst of all, doctors couldn’t determine why. In his words: “It was terrible.”

His mother, Lisa Ali, thought it could be juvenile arthritis, but she pushed to get a test for Lyme disease and her suspicions were right: it was the result of a tick bite. Darian’s brother had it too.

“When you see your child because he’s in that much pain and you don’t know what’s going on, that really kind of wakes your system up and puts you in ‘oh my God, I have to do something about this’ mode,” she says.

(See link for article)

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For more: https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/04/12/tick-prevention-2019/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/07/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-bug-sprays/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/06/16/study-shows-effectiveness-of-factory-treated-permethrin-impregnated-clothing-works/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/05/27/study-conforms-permethrin-causes-ticks-to-drop-off-clothing/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/04/03/fire-good-news-for-tick-reduction/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/09/15/talking-tick-prevention-ask-a-uw-veterinarian/

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Lyme, Prevention, Ticks