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Linalool

General Information

• Product Names:

  
  Mosquitol-L (Bedoukian Research Inc )
  Mosquito Cognito (Biosensory, Inc.) 
  Conceal Candle (Biosensory, Inc.) 
  Mosquito Deleto Inhibitor (The Coleman Co. Inc.)
  Malibu Mosquito Inhibitor (Intermatic Inc.)

  Farnam Adams Carpet Powder (Adams)

• Chemical Class: Biopesticide
• Uses: Insect repellent
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Least-toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/Developmental: Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Yes (1)
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Residential Uses as Found in the ManageSafe™ Database

• Mosquitoes
• Fleas

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Registration Review (April 2007)
• Supporting information:
  • Least-Toxic Control of Fleas (Beyond Pesticides)
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)
• Studies:
  • Efficacy of the Botanical Repellents Geraniol, Linalool, and Citronella Against Mosquitoes. Müller GC, et al. 2009. Journal of Vector Ecology.
  • Indoor Protection Against Mosquito and Sand Fly Bites: A Comparison Between Citronella, Linalool, and Geraniol Candles. Müller GC, et al. 2008. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association.