A composition for repelling harmful arthropods comprises 4-hydroxybutyl hexanoate and an inert carrier. This composition exhibits a strong repellent activity for a long period of time against tropical malaria carrying mosquitoes.  
                            一种用于驱赶有害节肢动物的组合物由
己酸 4-羟丁酯和惰性载体组成。这种组合物对携带热带疟疾的蚊子具有很强的长期驱避活性。