#$%^&*AU2016204062A120160707.pdf#####Abstract The present invention relates to compositions having bedbug repellent activity and methods for controlling and/or repelling bedbugs. The compositions of the invention are useful, for example, for eradication of established bedbug colony infestations and/or for prophylactic application to prevent establishment of bedbug colonies. It is within the scope of the present invention to control, detect and/or repel bedbugs by combining the compositions with other treatments exemplified by infrared irradiation, production of sonic airwaves, and the like. The present invention provides for compositions comprising one or more compounds having bedbug repellant activity. In certain exemplary embodiments, the compounds may be, for example, naturally occurring semiochemicals or analogs of naturally occuring semiochemicals, wherein such analogs include structural analogs as well as functional analogs (i.e. compounds with only minimal structural similarity, but which exhibit one or more desirable activities of a naturally occurring semiochemical, including, but not limited to, bedbug repellent activity).
