(WO2017162877) 1. WHAT SS CLAIMED IS: 1. A method of treating or preventing dust mite infestation of a surface, comprising applying a nootkatone-containing composition to a surface. 2. A method of treating or preventing a dust mite infestation, comprising: (a) providing a nootkatone-containing composition; (b) optionally reducing the concentration of the nootkatone-comprising composition to a working concentration with a carrier; and (c) applying the composition to a surface. 3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the surface is either the surface to be treated or a surface of a dispenser. 4. The method of claim 2 or 3, wherein the carrier is a liquid or a powder. 5. The method of any of the preceding claims, wherein the nootkatone-comprising composition is a concentrate. 6. A method of treating or preventing a dust mite infestation, comprising: applying a nootkatone-containing composition to a surface by a dispenser, wherein the dispenser concomitantly applies the composition to the surface and removes from the surface at least one of dust, dirt, dust mite food, a dust mite allergen, grease, oil, lint, animal hair, an odor, and a stain. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the dispenser is a brush, a sponge, a soft-tipped marking device with reservoir, a pressurized dispenser, an aerosol can, a roll on bottle, a mop, a dust mop, a broom, a wipe, a tissue, a duster, a duster sheet, a wet wipe, a wet pad, a vacuum rotor, a steam cleaner, a lint brush, a paint brush, a paint roller, a washing machine, or a clothes drier. 8. A method of treating or preventing a dust mite infestation, comprising: (a) applying a nootkatone-containing composition to a surface; and (b) cleaning the surface to remove at least one of dust, dirt, dust mite food, a dust mite allergen, grease, oil, lint, animal hair, an odor, and a stain. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein step (a) is performed before step (b). 10. The method of claim 9, wherein step (a) is first performed and a period of time is allowed to pass before step (b) is performed. 1 1. The method of claim 10 further comprising (c) reapplying the nootkatone- containing composition to the surface after step (b) is performed. 12. The method of claim 10 or 1 1 , wherein the period of time is a minute, an hour, a day or any multiple thereof. 13. A method of treating or preventing a dust mite infestation, comprising: (a) applying a nootkatone-containing composition to a surface; and (b) treating the surface with ultraviolet (uv) light of 200 - 400 nm wavelength. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the surface is treated with uv light for a period of a minute, an hour, or a day. 15. The method of claim 13 or 14, wherein step (b) is performed before step (a). 16. A method for reducing the potential for or severity or frequency of an allergic reaction to dust mites, comprising: (a) applying a nootkatone-containing composition to a surface; and (b) cleaning the surface to remove dust mite allergens therefrom. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the surface is cleaned with a vacuum. 18. A method of treating or preventing a dust mite infestation, comprising: (a) applying a nootkaione-containing composition to a reservoir comprising an aqueous solution to form a nootkatone film on a top surface of the aqueous solution; (b) immersing an object or dust mite rich environment to be treated into the aqueous solution; and (c) at least partially enveloping the object or dust mite rich environment with the nootkatone film by removing the object or dust mite rich environment from the reservoir. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the object or dust mite rich environment is a pillow, a stuffed toy, a duvet, bedding, or a bed mattress. 20. A composition for treating or preventing a dust mite infestation, comprising: (a) about 0.1 % to about 10% wt/vol nootkatone; (b) about 0.1 % to about 10% wt/vol benzyl benzoate; and (c) about 80% to about 99.8% carrier. 21. A kit for treating or preventing dust mite infestation of a surface, comprising: a dispenser comprising a nootkatone-containing composition, wherein the dispenser is disposed within packaging. 22. The kit of claim 21 , wherein the dispenser comprises wet wipes. 23. The kit of claim 21 or 22, wherein the packaging is a resealable, water-tight pouch. 24. A method, composition, or kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises nootkatone ex valencene. 25. A method, composition, or kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the nootkatone is limonene-free. 26. A method, composition, or kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the nootkatone is bergapten-free.
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