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Drug, Bio-affecting And Body Treating Compositions > Preparations Characterized By Special Physical Form > Biocides; Animal Or Insect Repellents Or Attractants (e.g., Disinfectants, Pesticides, Etc.)

Biocides; Animal Or Insect Repellents Or Attractants (e.g., Disinfectants, Pesticides, Etc.)

Biocides; Animal Or Insect Repellents Or Attractants (e.g., Disinfectants, Pesticides, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

08/02/07 - 20070178127 - Agrochemical bird repellent and method
Formulations and methods of bird aversion including flutolanil are provided. Birds are repelled by treating a bird-consumption product with a formulation that includes an effective amount of flutolanil, which formulation typically ranges from between 0.25 to 2 percent weight/weight of flutolanil. ...

07/19/07 - 20070166342 - Insect repellent composition
The present application provides insect repellent compositions that include lemongrass oil and p-menthane-3,8-diol. Vanillin or a vanillin-type component may also be included in the insect repellent composition. ...

07/19/07 - 20070166341 - Solid volatile composition and method and system for making the same
This invention provides a solid air freshener and method for manufacturing the same wherein a composition is constructed from a first material being a solid volatile material at an ambient temperature and a second material being a vicious oily fluid volatile material at ambient temperature. The present invention combines the ...

07/19/07 - 20070166340 - Fungicidal composition for through periderm bark application to woody plants
A fungicidal composition for topical application to woody plant periderm, the composition comprising (a) a systemic fungicide, (b) an organosiloxane surfactant, and (c) water. ...

07/05/07 - 20070154508 - Antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on outerwear used in the medical profession
The present disclosure relates to an article having a fiber including an antimicrobial agent to inhibit growth of microorganisms. The article inhibits the growths of microorganisms in biological, physiological fluids, and non-biological solutions. The article includes a fibrous structure and silver halide particles applied to the fibers to inhibit the ...

07/05/07 - 20070154507 - Antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of microorganism on clothing
The present disclosure relates to an article having a fiber including an antimicrobial agent to inhibit growth of microorganisms on clothing. The article inhibits the growths of microorganisms in biological and physiological fluids. The article includes a fibrous structure and silver halide particles applied to the fibers to inhibit the ...

07/05/07 - 20070154506 - Antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on disposable products
The present disclosure relates to an article having a fiber including an antimicrobial agent to inhibit growth of microorganisms. The article inhibits the growths of microorganisms in biological, physiological fluids, and non-biological solutions. The article includes a fibrous structure and silver halide particles applied to the fibers to inhibit the ...

07/05/07 - 20070154505 - Antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on building materials
The present disclosure relates to building materials having a fiber including an antimicrobial agent to inhibit growth of microorganisms. The building materials inhibit the growths of microorganisms in biological and physiological fluids. The building materials include a fibrous structure and silver halide particles applied to the fibers to inhibit the ...

07/05/07 - 20070154504 - Biorational repellents obtained from terpenoids for use against arthropods
The compositions comprise an effective repellent amount of one or more monoterpenoids, one or more sesquiterpenoids or a blend of one or more monoterpenoids and one or more sesquiterpenoids in combination with a carrier, wherein the compositions are formulated to repel a target pest from a target area. In one ...

06/28/07 - 20070148201 - Muteins of a bilin-binding protein with affinity for a given target
The present invention relates to novel muteins derived from a bilin-binding protein (BBP) that binds a given target, for example a macromolecular target, with detectable affinity. In particular, the invention relates to a mutein of the bilin-binding protein of Pieris brassicae. The invention also refers to a corresponding nucleic acid ...

06/28/07 - 20070148200 - Agricultural compositions for through bark application to woody plants
An agricultural composition for topical application to woody plant periderm, the composition comprising (a) an insecticide or a plant growth regulator, (b) an organosiloxane surfactant, and (c) water. ...

06/21/07 - 20070141098 - Method and system for dispensing dry bird repellent
Methods and apparatus for dispensing bird repelling chemical solutions, such as a methyl anthranilate (MA) solution in a bird inhalable size, are disclosed. A small particle haze, including a bird repelling chemical, such as MA, is created in an enclosed container. The small particle haze is created by one or ...

06/21/07 - 20070141097 - Packaging means for emanating pyrethroid effective in controlling flying insects
The invention provides a packaging means for retaining vapour active pyrethroids comprising a holder and a cellulosic based substrate or matrix impregnated and/or dosed with the vapour active pyrethroid, wherein the holder comprises a topl), a bases and a longitudinal member vertically extending from between the topw and base, and ...

06/14/07 - 20070134283 - Surfactant-based composition and associated methods
Provided are a pesticide, a coating formulation, a cosmetic, a cleaner, and a foamable fire-fighting composition, which may include a Gemini surfactant. The Gemini surfactant may include a first hydrophobic moiety linked to a spacer, which is linked to a second hydrophobic moiety. Each hydrophobic moiety may include silicon. A ...

06/14/07 - 20070134282 - Methods for inhibiting fungal pathogen infestation and propogation
The use of camptothecin (CPT), hyperoside and/or trifolin in preventing or inhibiting the growth of fungal pathogens, including molds. ...

06/14/07 - 20070134281 - Investigate the potential of using beetle odours to deter slugs in vining peas
In the UK slugs can be a major problem in vining peas. Their climbing and feeding habit on pea plants can often result in large numbers being picked up by the viners, causing contamination and possible rejection of the crop, consequently leaving the growers to meet the loss and face ...

06/07/07 - 20070128239 - Benzimidazole non-aqueous compositions
The present invention provides a stable veterinary oral composition which comprises one or more surfactants, a water-miscible solvent, optionally an oil and an effective amount of each of a benzimidazole antihelmintic compound, such as triclabendazole and a macrocyclic lactone, such as moxidectin. Said composition is useful for treating and controlling ...

06/07/07 - 20070128238 - Method for masking feline attracting plant fragrances in human application
A method is described in which the essential oils of insect repelling plant matter are mixed with the essential oils of animal repelling matter so that the animal repelling scents mask the insect repelling scents from those animals that are attracted by the insect repelling plant matter. In this manner ...

06/07/07 - 20070128237 - Soil additive composition having visual perceptibility
A soil additive composition employing a spreadable component applicable to the surface of the soil the spreadable component is combined with a plurality of particles reflective of electromagnetic radiation such as light. The spreadable component and plurality of particles may be pumpable in order to deliver these elements to a ...

06/07/07 - 20070128236 - Extraction process
The invention relates to extracting compounds from plant material and to formulations including compounds extracted from plant material, especially but not exclusively, spray formulations for controlling pests. ...

06/07/07 - 20070128235 - Juvenile hormone transmethylase genes and method of using the same
Juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase gene was cloned using a cDNA derived from the corpora allata of Bombyx mori by differential display methods. A recombinant protein expressed in Escherichia coli, which was transformed with a vector DNA incorporating the gene, was found to have juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase activity. Based on ...

05/31/07 - 20070122441 - Biocidal surfaces, articles with biocidal surface agents and methods of synthesizing and evaluating biocidal surface agents
A biocidal article, includes a surface including a plurality of polymers covalently attached to the surface. The polymers include biocidal cationic groups. The polymers have a molecular weight distribution or polydispersity less than 3. A grafting density of the polymers on the surface is controlled, average degree of polymerization of ...

05/31/07 - 20070122440 - Methods for producing nanoparticles
The present invention relates to methods of preparing nanoparticles from reactively formed block and/or graft copolymers and nanoparticles derived therefrom ...

05/31/07 - 20070122439 - Test medium, system and method for the evaluation of surfaces
The present invention provides a test medium for the evaluation of the resistance of surfaces comprising at least about 20 % by weight 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid-2-ethylhexyl ester, at least about 20% by weight 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, at least about 20% by weight 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate and at least about 20% by weight N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide. Furthermore, ...

05/31/07 - 20070122438 - Multifunctional self-decontaminating surface coating
X is a halogen, and m and n are independently selected positive integers. ...

05/31/07 - 20070122437 - Novel insecticide composition and use thereof particularly for impregnating mosquito nets, fly screens and the like
Materials containing at least one non-pyrethroid insecticide and at least one insect repellent, wherein the concentration of the insecticide is lower than its lethal concentration 100 (LC100) when used alone, for use as combination materials for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the preparation of an insecticide composition. ...

05/31/07 - 20070122436 - Nanoparticulate active substance formulations
The invention relates to nanoparticulate formulations comprising at least one active compound or compound with a special effect and at least one random radical copolymer. The copolymers are formed from monomers carrying sulfonic acid groups and additional olefinically unsaturated compounds. The formulations are dispersible as nanoparticles in an aqueous medium. ...

05/24/07 - 20070116732 - Methods for making treated and/or coated cellulose-containing substrates
Disclosed are methods for making treated and/or coated cellulose-containing substrates and methods for reducing the cycle time to make a treated and/or coated cellulose-containing substrate. ...

05/17/07 - 20070110783 - Controlled release product and method for the production thereof
A controlled release product and a method for producing the controlled release product. The product includes a substrate material for release to a surrounding environment and a composition coating the substrate material in a coating layer for providing a controlled release of the substrate material. The composition includes a matrix ...

05/17/07 - 20070110782 - L-histidine in ophthalmic solutions
The invention relates to an aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising 0.00001 to about 10.0 percent by weight L-histidine, 0.0001 to 3.0 percent by weight hydrogen peroxide, and optionally 0.1 to 500 parts per million of a preservative that provides superior preservative efficacy especially as against fungal microbes. These solutions may be ...

05/17/07 - 20070110781 - Antimicrobial article for use in medical environment
A medical bed article includes one or more components having an antimicrobial agent disposed therein or affixed thereto. Components can include a headboard, footboard, side rail, or other frame member, as well as cladding on such member. The bed components can be constructed of a metal or a polymeric material. ...

05/17/07 - 20070110780 - Building material surface treatment biocide, and method for treatment of building material surfaces
A building surface treatment biocide is provided for the treatment of offending bacteria, fungi, mycelium, spores and proteins on surfaces of common building materials, such as residential and commercial dwellings, office space, public schools, government buildings, modular buildings, and transportation systems. According to an embodiment of the invention, the biocide ...

05/17/07 - 20070110779 - Activated peroxide solutions and a process for the preparation thereof
The present invention discloses an activated biocidal aqueous solution containing hydrogen peroxide (activated peroxide solution) obtainable by subjecting an initial solution of hydrogen peroxide in water to a non-thermal electrical discharge process, such as a glow discharge plasma or a corona discharge. The resulting activated peroxide solution has a pH ...

05/10/07 - 20070104751 - Systemic plant conditioning composition
This invention relates to compositions and methods facilitating availability, uptake and translocation of active ingredients in plants. More specifically, this invention relates to the surprising discovery that the application to the roots, such as administration to the soil surrounding plants, of two or more osmolytes in combination with an active ...

05/10/07 - 20070104750 - Pesticidally active compositions having enhanced activity
The present invention relates to a pesticidally active composition comprising: 1) at least one pesticidally active ingredient having at least one functionality which is reactive with singlet oxygen, and 2) at least one compound which acts as an activity enhancer, which is distinct from the pesticidally active ingredient. ...

05/10/07 - 20070104749 - Pesticide delivery granule
A pesticide granule is provided that includes a base carrier particle. A liquid pesticide coating is applied to the particle surface, The coating may contain adjuvants. The coating has sufficient tack to adhere a second powdered pesticide to the carrier particle. The usage of tackifying agents to render the particle ...

05/10/07 - 20070104748 - Delivery system for continuous release of volatile substances
A delivery system for continuous release of fragrances, repellents, attractants, and the like is disclosed. The substance to be released is comprised in a sheetlike polymer matrix. By virtue of the fact that this polymer matrix is in wound form, the substance to be released can be released from the ...

05/03/07 - 20070098751 - Method and composition for inhibition of microbial growth in aqueous food transport and process streams
The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing ...

05/03/07 - 20070098750 - Pesticidal compositions containing isopropyl myristate and analogs of same as a synergist for plant essential oils
Pesticidal compositions containing as a pesticidally acceptable carrier, at least one plant essential oil compound as a pesticidally active ingredient; and isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate or analogs thereof, as a synergist, and methods for using same, are disclosed. ...

04/26/07 - 20070092547 - Method for treating/controlling/killing fungi and bacteria
This present teaching describes how to treat substrates with novel compositions in order to limit fungi, dermatophytes, yeasts, and bacteria thereon. ...

04/26/07 - 20070092546 - Thiamin based insect repellant
The present invention provides a topical application of thiamin to human skin or mammalian coats to provide effective insect repellency. Any commercially available thiamin compounds such as thiamin hydrochloride or thiamin mononitrate can be combined with a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier for preparing a composition for topical application. This ...

04/26/07 - 20070092545 - Aerosol coolant spray for killing and removing ticks
A composition of an aerosol coolant spray for killing and removing ticks from mammal skin, to be dispensed from a pressurized a pressurized aerosol spray cannister. The aerosol coolant spray composition includes a liquid coolant material for freezing the essential oil and the cooled essential oil for immobilizing and killing ...

04/26/07 - 20070092544 - Natural insect repellant
Disclosed is a pesticide method and composition utilizing a mixture of cedar and cinnamon oils as active pesticide agents in an inert carrier. The composition may also utilize a surfactant. Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may include up to 8.5% by volume of cedar oil, up to 8.5% cinnamon oil, lemon ...

04/26/07 - 20070092543 - Tablets having an emulsified polymer matrix for the controlled emission of gas, and production process
Tablets capable of producing a gas in a controlled manner for its preferred use in apparatuses intended for the administration of medicaments or serums, such that the gas exerts the control of the rate of release of the serum or medicament to the patient. The tablets comprise an emulsified polymer ...

04/19/07 - 20070087023 - Polymer-based antimicrobial agents, methods of making said agents, and applications using said agents
The present invention relates to antimicrobial agents, methods for the production of these agents, and the use of these agents. The antimicrobial agent of the present invention includes a water-soluble polymer and oligodynamic metal ions which interact with counter-ions of the polymer such that the metal ions are bound to ...

04/05/07 - 20070077263 - Puleganic amides
The present invention provides substituted puleganic amides and compositions thereof, which are both useful as a topical treatment for skin, such as a repellant for insects and arthropods. ...

04/05/07 - 20070077262 - Puleganic acid insect repellents
The present invention relates to compositions of puleganic acid, and the use thereof as a topical treatment for skin, such as a repellant for insects or arthropods. ...

03/29/07 - 20070071783 - Pheromone attractants for the green mirid
A pheromone attractant composition for attracting the green mirid, Creontiades dilutus (St{dot over (a)}l), comprising as the component active in attracting green mirids an effective amount of an admixture of hexyl hexanoate and (E)-2-hexenyl hexanoate. ...

03/29/07 - 20070071782 - 2-cyanobenzenesulfonamides for combating animal pests
The invention relates to 2-cyanobenzene-sulfonamide compounds of the formula (I) where the variables R1 to R5 are as defined in claim 1 and/or to their agriculturally useful salts. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of compounds (I) and/or their salts for combating animal pests; agricultural compositions comprising such ...

03/22/07 - 20070065475 - Methods and compositions for antimicrobial surfaces
The present invention comprises methods and compositions for treating solid surfaces having antimicrobial and biocidal properties. Such surfaces are capable of controlling or killing a broad spectrum of biological agents, including viruses, bacteria and other microbial agents in solids, liquids or gases that subsequently contact the treated surface. ...

03/22/07 - 20070065474 - Topical gel formulation comprising organophosphate insecticide and its preparation thereof
The present invention provides a topical gel pharmaceutical formulation of insecticide suitable for treating an ectoparasite in a mammal, comprising: a) about 0.1-10% by weight of an insecticide; b) at least about 75% by weight of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl alcohol, a ...

03/15/07 - 20070059332 - Multi purpose contact lens care compositions including propylene glycol or glycerin
Multi-purpose solutions for contact lens care provide substantial lens wearer/user comfort and/or acceptability. Such solutions include an aqueous liquid medium; an antimicrobial component, preferably a biguanide polymer present in an amount of less than about 5 ppm; propylene glycol or glycerin in an amount sufficient to increase antimicrobial activity; a ...

03/15/07 - 20070059331 - Synergistic mixtures of c6- to c12-alkanediols and tropolone (derivatives)
F, Cl, Br, I; are described. ...

03/15/07 - 20070059330 - Insecticidal agent, method for the preparation thereof and a method for controlling insects
The present invention provides an insecticidal agent useful for the controlling the insect pests belonging to the order Lepidoptera viz. Helicoverpa armigera, Pectinophora gossypiella, Spodoptera litura, or Earias vitella or mixed populations thereof on different crops comprising inorganic molecular sieve dissolved in water and naturally occurring inert adhesive such as ...

03/08/07 - 20070053949 - Lubricious coating
A lubricant coating vehicle for medical devices used to reduce the coefficient of friction of such devices upon exposure thereof to moisture. The lubricant coating vehicle allows the introduction of a pharmacological additive having a release rate that is within acceptable pharmacokinetic criteria. The release rate is adjusted by utilizing ...

03/08/07 - 20070053948 - Lens care solution demonstration kit
A demonstration kit and method for marketing lens care solution. The kit contains two demonstrations. One demonstration is directed to lubricity and the other demonstration is directed to protein stabilization. The protein assay uses a solution of urea. ...

03/08/07 - 20070053947 - Non-toxic molluscicidal, bryophoticidal and algicidal composition
A non-toxic, environmentally safe and biodegradable composition having molluscicidal, Bryophytocidal and algicidal properties is disclosed. ...

03/08/07 - 20070053946 - Hydrophilic coating
An antimicrobial coating slurry includes about 15.5 wt % of a wetting agent, about 6.0 wt % of an insolubilizer, about 1.1 wt % of a biocide agent, and about 7.8 wt % of an inorganic material that includes lithium oxide and the balance water. The slurry is applied to ...

03/08/07 - 20070053945 - Composition and method for killing insects
Disclosed is a method for protecting a tree from insects by injecting the tree with a fungicide and/or an antibiotic, and applying a composition to the surface of the tree, said composition comprising water, an insect repellent, an antihistamine, and an insect poison. ...

03/08/07 - 20070053944 - Concentrated suspensions
Novel suspension concentrates comprising a) at least one active compound, solid at room temperature, from the group of the azoles and/or the strobilurins, b) at least one penetration enhancer from the group of the alkanolethoxylates, c) at least one dispersant from the group of the polymers of methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate and ...

03/08/07 - 20070053943 - Dimethicone-containing sustained release injection formulation
A sustained release formulation by using dimeticone as the dispersion medium, which includes active ingredient (e.g., drugs against parasites, insecticides, NSAIDs, antibiotics, sex hormone like agents or oily soluble vitamins) and dimeticone as the medium. Suitable stabilizer, antioxidant, local analgesics and material for sustained release may be added. The formulation ...

03/08/07 - 20070053942 - Disinfectant and/or bactericidal aqueous compositions
The present invention provides a disinfectant and/or bactericidal aqueous composition containing an olanexidine acid addition salt, and at least one polyoxyethylene-based nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene higher alkyl ethers and polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ethers; a disinfectant and/or bactericidal aqueous composition containing an olanexidine acid addition salt at ...

03/08/07 - 20070053941 - Vermin repellent
A method for repelling a pest using 2-isopropyl-3-methoxi-pyrazine as a pest repellent, particularly a mole repellent, and a pest repelling composition which comprises this compound. ...

03/01/07 - 20070048346 - Insect proof boards
The object of the present invention is to impart lasting excellent insect proof property to boards. According to the present invention, an insecticidal treatment liquid which contains an insecticide in an aqueous dispersion of colloidal silica is applied to the surface of a coat on a substrate applied with coating. ...

03/01/07 - 20070048345 - Antimicrobial composition
An antimicrobial composition that contains an antimicrobial agent and a sugar alcohol is provided. The sugar alcohol is more generally more biocompatible and biodegradable than the antimicrobial agent. In addition, without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that sugar alcohols increase the attraction of the antimicrobial agent ...

03/01/07 - 20070048344 - Antimicrobial composition
An antimicrobial composition that involves a synergistic mixture in terms of active agents, of a primary antimicrobial agent, such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), a secondary antimicrobial agent, and optionally an organic acid against various kinds of microbes is described. Various additional processing aids, such as alcohols and surfactants, may also ...

03/01/07 - 20070048343 - Biocidal premixtures
This invention provides a novel biocidal premixture, particularly useful as a component in cellulose reinforced thermoplastic composites. The inventive biocidal premixture includes a combination of a biocidal agent, either a coupling agent, a lubricant, or both. The addition of such biocidal premixtures to cellulose reinforced thermoplastic composite materials offers improved ...

03/01/07 - 20070048342 - Anti-microbial and anti-fungal additives to provide mold and mildew resistance
A naturally derived additive to fibrous materials and to building materials for imparting resistance to mold and mildew growth, including one or more additives extracted from a group of plant species, such as those from the families of Myrtacea, Rutaceaea, Zingiberaceae and Labiatae and essential oils derived from specific species ...

03/01/07 - 20070048341 - Ticktape
The Problem with hiking in the woods is the infestation of ticks, when attached to the hiker, crawls on the person and attaches itself to the skin. As the tick burrows its head under the skin, it transmits certain diseases, leading to high fever, breathing problems, paralysis, even death in ...

02/22/07 - 20070042013 - Long acting injectable formulations
The application relates to long acting injectable (LAI) formulations for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites in mammals. In particular, this invention provides for a LAI formulation comprising a subcutaneously volatile solvent, a biologically acceptable polymer, a bioactive agents and optionally one or more anti-ectoparasitically or anti-endoparasitically acceptable additive or excipient. Surprisingly, ...

02/22/07 - 20070042012 - Game attracting substance and a method for applying
A Game Attracting Substance and a Method for Applying such substance comprised of a container, a solution of game attractant scent in a non-liquid sprayable foam or gel and a release mechanism whereby the contents of the container, the non-liquid foam or get containing the game attracting scent solution can ...

02/22/07 - 20070042011 - Soil-fumigant-containing solid material
A soil-fumigant-containing solid material containing not less than 60 and not more than 85 weight % of a soil fumigant, not less than 0.5 and not more than 15 weight % of gelatin, not less than 0 and not more than 10 weight % of an inorganic mineral, not less ...

02/15/07 - 20070036833 - Mosquito-repellant patch
A mosquito-repellent patch attached to any place desired by the user either on his body, personal belongings, or any other object is comprised of osmosis layer, lemon grass layer, binding layer and strip-off paper in sequence; the strip-off paper being removed for the patch to stick to any place as ...

02/15/07 - 20070036832 - Stabilized halopropynyl compositions as preservatives
Preservative compositions are provided with improved stability. The preservative compositions comprise a combination of an amphoteric compound and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC). In a particular embodiment, the compositions comprise a combination of a betaine compound and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate. The compositions in some embodiments have surprising stability. The preservative composition ...

02/08/07 - 20070031464 - Sterilant composition and system
An antimicrobial solution for disinfecting instruments in an automatic sterilization device, the solution comprising: a peracid reaction product formed in situ from combining a liquid acetyl donor with a solid source of peroxide, wherein the in situ reaction takes place in the sterilization device, along with a containment and delivery ...

02/08/07 - 20070031463 - Methods and devices for releasing volatile substances
Embodiments of the invention are directed toward devices for emitting a volatile substance, and associated methods of producing such devices. In one embodiment, the delivery device for a volatile substance includes an active layer that is created from a dried polymer solution that contains the volatile substance. A release liner ...

01/25/07 - 20070020304 - Non-flammable insecticide composition and uses thereof
The present invention provides a safe and effective insecticide composition suitable for treating a subject infested with a parasitic anthropode or to prevent infestation by an arthropod. The insecticide composition is a foamable composition, including a first insecticide; at least one organic carrier selected from a hydrophobic organic carrier, a ...

01/25/07 - 20070020303 - Crow repelling cloth
In order to provide a crow repelling cloth for keeping off crows at a low cost, a cloth is impregnated with calcined fine powder of highly pure silica-titanium together with a resin so as to release minus ions. The cloth is colored in yellow or black. The cloth can be ...

01/18/07 - 20070014824 - Mosquito control method
Mosquito larvae control is accomplished by providing an anti-microbial carrier member that is placed in the standing water that serves as breeding grounds, whereby the concentration of bacteria and other microbial organisms that serve as food for the larvae is severely reduced or eradicated. By eradicating the food supply, the ...

01/11/07 - 20070009563 - Process for coating fiber or fabric with insecticide using a temperature of 150°c-190°c for drying
Conventionally, fiber coated with insecticide is dried at a temperature not higher than 100° C., which prevents the insecticide from degrading. However, according to the present invention, polyester fabric, or other fabrics or fibers, is dipped in an insecticide mixture comprising a pyrethroid substance or other insecticide, a thickener, a ...

01/04/07 - 20070003586 - Insecticidal coating for use on cellulosic substrates
An insecticidal coating composition is provided for use on cellulosic substrates such as packaging materials to provide protection against insects. The insecticidal coating includes a polyvinyl acetate emulsion; a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsion; and an insecticide having an LD50 value of between about 14,500 to 15,500 mg/kg. The coating ...

12/28/06 - 20060292197 - Manufactured articles comprising a pest-combating composition
An article including a pest-combating composition applied to or incorporated in such article, wherein the pest-combating composition includes capsicum and/or a cruciferous agent selected from among mustard and horseradish, as active ingredients of the composition. The active ingredients may be micro-encapsulated or otherwise formulated for application to the manufactured article ...

12/28/06 - 20060292196 - Formulation for obtaining a pharmaceutical composition, method for obtaining and use thereof
Invention relates to the field of medicine and may be used in medicine, veterinary, biology, biotechnological, chemical-pharmaceutical and food industry, as well as for domestic purposes, etc. as a reagent providing antimicrobial, antiviral and fungicidal capability. Objective of the proposed invention is a creation of pharmaceutical composition that is innocuous ...

12/21/06 - 20060286135 - Anti-viral and anti-bacterial cleaning composition
A composition comprising at least one alcohol, at least one long-chain alkyl polyamine, and at least one halogen which is suitably for application to a surface and substantially microbial contamination. ...

12/14/06 - 20060280766 - Active aromatic sulfonamide organic compounds and biocidal uses thereof
A biocidal solution comprising aromatic N-halosulfonamide organic compounds and methods of using the biocidal solution are disclosed. The solution may further comprise a wetting agent, a low molecular weight alcohol, and buffering agents. The biocidal solution is used to arrest or kill unwanted organisms. ...

12/14/06 - 20060280765 - Navel orangeworm pheromone composition
The present invention provides compounds useful for preparing synthetic pheromone compositions that can be used as attractants or inhibitors of insect species. The compositions are useful in the control of navel orangeworm or meal moth insect pests. ...

12/07/06 - 20060275335 - Pest control
A method of pest control. The method includes mass-distributing throughout a predetermined application area monolayer or multilayer structures containing a bio-active material in at least one layer thereof. ...

12/07/06 - 20060275334 - Parasiticidal composition
A parasiticidal composition comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one bioadhesive polymer and salts thereof together with at least one physiologically acceptable carrier. ...

11/30/06 - 20060269585 - Versatile high load concentrate compositions for control of ecto- parasites
High load concentrate compositions comprising metaflumizone, an optional bridging agent, a surfactant, and a suitable carrier solvent. These compositions may be topically administered to animals, and are useful for preventing or treating ectoparasitic infestations in warm-blooded animals for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, they may be further diluted to provide ...

11/30/06 - 20060269584 - Gel compositions for control of ecto-parasites
Semi-solid compositions comprising metaflumizone, a gelling agent and a non-aqueous solvent. The semi-solid compositions of this invention may be topically administered to animals, and are useful for preventing or treating, ectoparasitic infestations in warm-blooded animals for prolonged periods of time. ...

11/30/06 - 20060269583 - Process and composition for treating wood
The invention relates to a method for reducing the rate of deterioration of wood by providing an aqueous wood preservative composition having dissolved aluminum and dissolved and/or suspended silica, in which the concentration of aluminum as alumina is between about 300 mg Al2O3/L and 20000 mg Al2O3/L and the concentration ...

11/30/06 - 20060269582 - Arthropod repellent comprising extracts and/or parts of the plant vitex agnus-castus
The present invention includes portions or extracts of any kind, which can be obtained from the plant Vitex agnus-castus (monk pepper) and can be used as repellent against bothersome, lymph-and/or blood-sucking, skin penetrating, respectively food, storage materials—or plant—damaging arthropods (mites, ticks, insects). Thus, this repellent protects the health of humans, ...

11/23/06 - 20060263403 - Compositions and methods for controlling insects involving the tyramine receptor
An exemplary method of screening compositions for insect control activity includes, providing an insect cell expressing a receptor of the insect olfactory cascade or fragment thereof, contacting a test composition to the insect cell, measuring at least one parameter selected from olfactory cascade receptor binding affinity, intracellular cAMP levels, and ...

11/16/06 - 20060257443 - Pest control composition and method
Disclosed is a pest control composition that includes a pest control agent, such as citronella oil, and a carrier, the carrier comprising a cellulosic fibrous material and a mineral sorbent material. In preferred embodiments to the invention, the composition is in the form of discrete plural compacted particles. Surprisingly, a ...

11/16/06 - 20060257442 - Composition and method for repelling moles, voles and gophers
The present invention is a composition and method for repelling moles, voles, gophers, chipmunks and armadillos by applying a composition comprising castor oil, yellow grease and sodium lauryl sulfate to plant materials. ...

11/16/06 - 20060257441 - Natural essential oil sanitary insect pest repellent and its use
[Object] This invention provides a dispersion containing an insect pest repellent active substance, and an adhesive or bond, ink, resin pellets, a resin product, and a sheet or a film which can exhibit a long term repellent active effect by the particles carrying the dispersion. [Means for achieving the object] ...

11/16/06 - 20060257440 - Insecticidal composition
The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition including (1) a chloronicotinyl compound as an insecticidally active ingredient, (2) an organic solvent which is a mixed solvent comprising dimethyl sulfoxide and either dimethylacetamide or γ-butyrolactone or is a ternary solvent comprising the mixed solvent and N-methylpyrrolidone added thereto, and (3) ...

11/09/06 - 20060251692 - Use of glycol ethers as biodispersants in heating and cooling systems
Disclosed is a method for controlling the formation of biofilms in cooling water systems or closed systems wherein water is cooled, heated and recirculated, by injecting a glycol ether or mixture of glycol ethers as biodispersant in the water of such systems. The glycol ethers are chosen to be soluble ...

11/09/06 - 20060251691 - Apparatus for dispensing a bird haze product from a can
An aerosol tiny mist hazer apparatus. The apparatus has an aerosol can that contains about 10% by weight Methyl Anthranilate oil and about 90% by weight of an isobutane and propane propellant mixture. The apparatus has an aerosol valve with a vapor tap at the top and having a fine ...

11/02/06 - 20060246102 - N-'2-(2-pyridinyl) ethylbenzamide compounds and their use as fungicides
Process for preparing this compound. Fungicidal composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). Method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it. ...

10/12/06 - 20060228388 - Method for controlling an insect species using a synthetic trail pheromone mimic
The invention provides a method for controlling a caterpillar species using a synthetic trail pheromone mimic. ...

10/12/06 - 20060228387 - Dihydronepetalactams and n-substituted derivatives thereof
Dihydronepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof are prepared by alkylation of metallated lactams. Dihydronepetalactams and N-substituted derivatives thereof have utility as insect repellents. ...

10/05/06 - 20060222675 - Personal care compositions with color changing indicator
The invention describes a composition for use in disinfecting a surface for personal use, such as a public restroom facility or telephone. The composition and delivery of the composition provides for the placement of a thin layer of disinfectant which includes a acid-base indicator. The acid-base indicator disappears as the ...

10/05/06 - 20060222674 - Compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of disease in plants
Non-toxic, naturally derived and economical compositions for treating and preventing bacterial or fungal disease in plants, especially citrus canker, wherein such compositions include various combinations of d-limonene, wax and monohydric alcohol are provided. Methods for making and using such compositions are also provided. ...

09/28/06 - 20060216319 - Bioactive chemicals with increased activity and methods for making same
The present application provides improved bioactive chemicals having increased bioactive activity and a method for manufacturing such materials. The improved chemical material is provided with an optimum particle size or a small set of optimal particle sizes within the bioactive chemical material in order to obtain increased activity of the ...

09/14/06 - 20060204531 - Robotic pest removal system
An autonomous robotic system and method for removing pests from a specific location. The robotic system of the invention preferably comprises a means for attracting pests to at least one specific location; and a robotic means for collecting and/or exterminating pests attracted to the specified location. In certain embodiments, the ...

09/07/06 - 20060198861 - Flexible ultra-low permeability transport system and method
A system and method for long-term storage of a commodity in a weight range of 10-2000 kilograms includes hermetic sealing of an ultra-low permeability, easily transportable, flexible long-term storage container. The long-term storage container may also be treated using non-toxic insect repellents of botanical origin or using a synthetic pyrethroid. ...

09/07/06 - 20060198860 - Synergistic blends of monoterpenes for mountain pine beetle pheromones
This invention relates to compositions and methods of using blends of two or more monoterpenes as synergists for attractive pheromones of the mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae. When deployed in effective amounts in traps, on pine trees or in the vicinity of pine trees, these blends will increase the numbers ...

09/07/06 - 20060198859 - Compositions with a depot effect for controlling microorganisms
The invention relates to compositions for controlling microorganisms comprising an effective content of mixtures of fatty acid esters of a polyol and of short-chain monocarboxylic acids and/or salts thereof. ...

09/07/06 - 20060198858 - System and method for effectively controlling household allergens
A system and method of effectively controlling household allergens or pests such as house dust mites or bed mites. The system comprises a container fluidly coupled to a covering, wherein the covering surrounds the household pests' environment. The method for effectively controlling the household pests comprises: surrounding or coupling a ...

09/07/06 - 20060198857 - Insect control system
A system for controlling insects, which system includes a substrate in the form of an elongate tape having thereon a plurality of target zones spaced apart at predetermined intervals along a first surface of the substrate, each target zone including an insect attractant and/or an insect control agent. ...

08/31/06 - 20060193882 - Particles containing agricultural active ingredients
One or more agricultural active ingredients (such as fungicides or insecticides) are entrapped in polymeric matrixes to form particles having a diameter in the range from about 0.2 to about 200 microns. The particles are applied to soil, to seeds, or to plants and release the active ingredient(s) at a ...

08/31/06 - 20060193881 - Method and compositions for attracting mosquitoes employing (r)-(-) isomers of 1-alken-3-ols
where R1 is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms, and R2 is hydrogen, are most effective attractants for mosquitoes. ...

08/31/06 - 20060193880 - Method and compositions for attracting mosquitoes employing (r)-(+)-isomers of 1-alkyn-3-ols
where R1 is a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms, and R2 is hydrogen, are most effective attractants for mosquitoes. ...

08/24/06 - 20060188538 - Wearable insect repelling patch
An insect repellent patch is disclosed of a size and weight compatible for wearing on the clothing or skin of a user. The patch has a gross area not in excess of 232 cm2 and bearing one or more insect repellents having a vapor pressure at 25° C. of not ...

08/24/06 - 20060188537 - Generation of antimicrobial surfaces using dendrimer biocides
A silane-QAC-dendritic polymer biocide surface treatment for bath, screen or spray-on application. The silane-QAC-dendritic polymer biocide generally comprises a hyperbranched polymer modified to include functionalized quaternary ammonium for biocidal activity, and further modified to include a functionalized silane moiety to covalently attach the polymer biocide to a variety of substrates ...

08/24/06 - 20060188536 - Particles from processing of oleander leaves
A method for processing oleander leaves which produces finely processed oleander particles that will yield high levels of oleandrin when subjected to extraction techniques. The method utilizes washing, drying, and passing the oleander leaves through a comminuting and dehydrating apparatus that separates the particles according to size. ...

08/24/06 - 20060188535 - Method of controlling aquatic insects
The control of aquatic insects can be accomplished by the careful application of an insect control unit into a treatment site in a treatment locus. A careful application of a defined amount of pest control in a pest control unit can effectively control flying insects emerging from aquatic environments with ...

08/17/06 - 20060182775 - Insect repellent
An insect repelling composition comprising a mixture of oils in desired amounts, by volume: 1) Lemon oil—as a purifier, in the range of 0-30%; 2) Lavender oil or “Lavendine”—as an anti-bacterial agent, which encourages healing, and for fragrance, in the range of 0-10%; 3) Geranium oil—as an antiseptic and for ...

08/17/06 - 20060182774 - Aerosol for controlling insect pests
An aerosol for disinsectization comprising a mixture comprising a disinfestant component, a solvent, and a propellant, and a pressure-resistant container provided with an actuator, wherein the mixture is contained in the pressure-resistant container, and wherein the solvent is contained in the mixture in an amount of from 0 to 10% ...

08/10/06 - 20060177473 - Head lice medication and treatment
The medication for head lice includes glue and a de-licing insecticide such as d-Limonene or highly concentrated lemon juice. The glue is effective because application of the glue, in a soft or liquid state, to the hair and scalp results in the lice becoming entrapped in the glue. When the ...

08/10/06 - 20060177472 - Insect repellent coating and industrial product using the same
A pest repellent paint contains at least one extract selected from the group consisting of an extract of a whole plant which belongs to a wintergreen family (Pyrolaceae), an extract of a whole plant which belongs to a nasturtium family (Tropaaeolaceae), an extract of branches and leaves of a plant ...

08/03/06 - 20060171979 - Fungicide mixture formulations
There is provided a fungicidal concentrate comprising azoxystrobin and propiconazole, wherein the concentrate is a suspoemulsion having an aqueous phase, an oil phase and particles dispersed in the aqueous and/or oil phase. Also provided is a method of using the compositions for combating and/or preventing fungal diseases in crops of ...

08/03/06 - 20060171978 - Disinfecting and antimicrobial compositions
Broad spectrum disinfecting and microbicidal compositions of biodegradable and environmentally friendly compositions containing esters formed from fatty organic alcohols and fatty carboxylic acids. These compositions display activities against the most resistant microbial forms including bacterial spores. The preparations can be used in health care, food processing, personal care and other ...

08/03/06 - 20060171977 - Methods for the identification of fungicidally active compounds based on thymidylate kinase
The invention is related to a method for the identification of fungicides, the use of thymidylate kinases for the identification of fungicides, the use of thymidylate kinase inhibitors as fungicides and methods for combating plant pathogenic fungi. ...

08/03/06 - 20060171976 - Mold resistant gypsum wallboard
Mold resistant wallboards and methods of making mold resistant wallboards are provided. Illustrative wallboards have a first antimicrobial composition in the core and a second antimicrobial composition in the facing. ...

08/03/06 - 20060171975 - Permeable packaging for liquid interactive preservatives or pesticides
A sealed tube filled and sized to achieve desired application rates for a given wood preservative to be applied internally to wooden structures. Tubing shall be composed as to permit osmotic activation and distribution into target site. ...

07/27/06 - 20060165749 - Moisture-activated release of fragrances from novel pourable lotion formulations
A method of sequestering volatile fragrances by encapsulating them in the oil phase of a thixotropic microemulsion, and drying to a thin film, and subsequently releasing the volatile oils upon rehydration of the dried film; compositions comprising the volatile fragrances encapsulated in the oil phase of a thixotropic microemulsion, which ...

07/27/06 - 20060165748 - Insecticidal and ovicidal composition
The present invention herein provides an insecticidal and ovicidal composition which comprises, as an effective component, at least one member selected from the group consisting of coconut oil, palm kernel oil, triglycerides of saturated fatty acids each having 10, 12 or 14 carbon atoms, and triglycerides comprising, as the constituent ...

07/27/06 - 20060165747 - Antifungal composition, method and kit for topically treating onychomycosis
An activator comprising a biocompatible base and a known fungicide in the form of an acid salt are mixed together by the user shortly before being applied to the infection so as to react them chemically to produce the free base of the fungicide thereby rendering the composition capable of ...

07/27/06 - 20060165746 - Formulations containing microencapsulated essential oils
The present invention provides for a novel “green” agricultural formulation comprising at least one encapsulated volatile essential oil and a non-volatile vehicle in which said at least one encapsulated volatile essential oil is carried. ...

07/27/06 - 20060165745 - Sustained release tablets for treatment of aqueous environment and methods for making the same
The present invention provides tablets for treatment of aqueous environment that release at least one active ingredient in a sustained manner so as to provide the treated aqueous environment with the at least one active ingredient for a long period with a single dose. The present invention also provides methods ...

07/27/06 - 20060165744 - Combination liposomal formulations
The present invention provides a composition comprising a physiologically acceptable carrier and two or more agents encapsulated in a liposome, wherein the combination of the two or more agents possess the following properties: (1) cytotoxicity to tumor cells, (2) nutritional properties, (3) use in application to nails, hair, skin or ...

07/27/06 - 20060165743 - Method and device to control and condition the behavior of the varroa destructor mite in a beehive, or in other environment where bees reproduce
Method and device to control and condition the behavior of the Varroa destructor mite in a beehive, or in another environment where bees reproduce. The method comprises a step of applying, in the beehive or in the aforesaid environment, a chemical composition including at least one of the following substances: ...

07/27/06 - 20060165742 - Powdery active ingredient formulations
Novel pulverulent active substance formulations composed of at least one active substance which is solid at room temperature, at least one dispersant, polyvinyl alcohol and if desired, additives, the individual active substance particles being enveloped by a coat of polyvinyl alcohol, being present in the amorphous state, and having diameter ...

07/13/06 - 20060153891 - Meta-stable insect repellent emulsion composition and method of use
There is provided an improved insect repellent emulsion composition. The composition has an inner discontinuous phase and an outer continuous phase. The inner discontinuous phase and/or outer continuous phase has an insect repellent active therein. The inner discontinuous phase is generally dispersed in the outer continuous phase and is in ...

07/13/06 - 20060153890 - Insect repellent
or a supernatant or a squeezed liquid obtained by squeezing leaves, flowers, branches, stems, or roots of the spiraea group plants or grinding together with water and other solvent leaves, flowers, branches, stems, or roots of the spiraea group plants are used as an insect repellent as it is or ...

07/06/06 - 20060147485 - Oil-in-water formulation of avermectins
Oil-in-water emulsion formulations (EW) of avermectins based on phthalates as organic solvent and the use of such formulations for the control of pests. ...

06/29/06 - 20060140998 - Agricultural disinfectant composition
(B) is at least one selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide adduct, propylene oxide adduct or ethylene oxide and propylene oxide mixed-adduct of acetylene glycol, represented by the following formula (4) and hydrogenated products thereof. ...

06/29/06 - 20060140997 - Avermectin and avermectin monosaccharide derivatives substituted in the 4-or 4'-position having pesticidal properties
What is described are a compound of the formula (I) Wherein U is —N(R2)OR3 or —N+(O−)═C(RE)RZ); n is 0 or 1; X—Y is —CH═CH— or —CH2—CH2—; R1 is C1-C12alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl or C2-C12alkenyl; R2 and R3 are, for example; independently from each other, -Q, —C(═O)-Z-Q or —CN; RZ and RE are, ...

06/29/06 - 20060140996 - Vermin-repellant compositions and compounds
Compounds of formula (I) are described for deterring vermin, wherein R is unbranched or branched C1-C15 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano or nitro; R1 and R2 are unbranched or branched C1-C12 alkyl, preferably C1-C6 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano or nitro; and ...

06/29/06 - 20060140995 - Methods for treating ectoparasite infections on the mammalian body
Methods for treating ectoparasites, their nymphs, and their egg infestations on animal skin and hair, wherein the compositions used in the methods contain at least one monohydric aralkyl alcohol in a quantity sufficient to provide pesticidal activity; the compositions are applied to the infected areas in a quantity sufficient to ...

06/15/06 - 20060127436 - System for trapping flying insects with attractant lures
The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, utilizing carbon dioxide in conjunction with one or more biochemical lures, visual lures or both. Preferably, a biochemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, are employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically ...

06/15/06 - 20060127435 - Sustained release pest control products and their applications
A method for applying a barrier to a structure to prevent the infiltration of pest species includes providing a composition and associating the coating composition with the structure. The composition is formed from a polymer component having dispersed therein beads formed from colloidal clay and adsorbed pest control agent. Colloidal ...

06/15/06 - 20060127434 - Pest-combating compositions comprising soy methyl ester
A pest-combating composition including soy methyl ester, and methods of combating pests utilizing same. Such composition in a preferred formulation may also include 2-undecanone. The composition may be constituted as a spray composition, lotion, paste, or other compositional form. Pests that may be usefully combated with such composition include mosquitoes, ...

06/15/06 - 20060127433 - Wood-plastic composites
The present invention is an improved wood-plastic composite (WPC) produced from a mixture comprising, wood particles, plastic, and optionally additives. The WPC of the invention further comprises an active ingredient that acts as a biocide. The active ingredient comprises TBBA or a homologue or derivative thereof and is added to ...

06/15/06 - 20060127432 - Surface treatment for wood and wood products
The invention provides methods and apparatus for the surface treatment of wood using synthetic pyrethroids such as bifenthrin as well as wood products made using those surface treatments. ...

06/08/06 - 20060121075 - Manufacture of strong, lightweight carrier granules
Method for manufacturing carrier granules. The method forms a mixture comprising fibers, mineral filler, and binder. The mixture contains 32-48 weight-% wood fibers having a bulk density of less than 20 pounds per cubic foot, at least 35 weight-% of which fibers are retained on a 50-Mesh U.S. Sieve Series ...

06/08/06 - 20060121074 - Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils with enzyme inhibitors
Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils in admixture with enzyme inhibitors, with or without other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally-effective ...

06/08/06 - 20060121073 - Topical gel formulation comprising insecticide and its preparation thereof
The present invention provides a topical gel pharmaceutical formulation of insecticide suitable for treating an ectoparasite in a mammal, comprising: a) about 0.1-10% by weight of an insecticide; b) at least about 75% by weight of an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl alcohol, a ...

06/08/06 - 20060121072 - Topical parasiticide formulations and methods of treatment
The present invention discloses aqueous micellar formulations for topical administration of benzimidazoles or salicylanilides with macrocyclic lactones to livestock for the control of endo- and ecto-parasites, comprising a first active agent selected from water insoluble benzimidazoles, salicylanilides and active derivatives or salts thereof, in combination with a second active agent ...

05/25/06 - 20060110421 - Garbage bag or container
An article, such as a container or bag for garbage, which repels animals such as cats, dogs, rats, and crows. The article may be made from a synthetic resin composition including a synthetic resin and from 10 to 15,000 ppm by weight of a salicylic acid ester, menthol and/or camphor. ...

05/25/06 - 20060110420 - Synthetic pheromone compositions
The present invention provides compounds useful for preparing synthetic pheromone compositions that can be used as attractants or inhibitors of insect species. The compositions are useful in the control of navel orangeworm or meal moth insect pests. ...

05/25/06 - 20060110419 - Water resistant sunscreen and insect repellant towel
A single-use disposable applicator for applying sunscreen and insect repellent to the skin is a non-woven, woven or porous fibrous material wipe that is saturated with a composition containing a waterproof sunscreen agent and an insect repellent. A film forming agent and solvent may also be present. When rubbed over ...

05/18/06 - 20060105009 - Compositions
A new association of pesticides with synergic activity against insects, arachnida and worms. ...

05/18/06 - 20060105008 - Compositions and methods for reducing vaginal ph
This invention relates to aqueous buffered compositions and methods for lowering vaginal pH and reducing the level of self-perceived vaginal odor. Such compositions may be applied to the vaginal area to lower vaginal pH and assist in maintaining such pH over a period of time. ...

05/18/06 - 20060105007 - Stable matrix emulsion concentrates and stable aqueous and/or organic solvent compositions containing biocides
A stable matrix emulsion concentrate of a biocide, e.g. 3-iodopropynyl-2-butyl carbamate (IPBC) and/or a triazole fungicide, and stable aqueous and/or organic solvent formulations thereof, i.e. dilutable in water and/or an organic solvent are provided, which are particularly useful for treating wood products to provide protection against microorganisms and insects. ...

05/11/06 - 20060099233 - Granular formulation of neem seed extract and its process thereof
The present invention relates to an improved granular formulation of neem seed extract containing azadirachtin having enhanced storage stability, and the ability for gradual release of azadirachtin for application to plant rhizosphere. The formulation contains inert particulate as a carrier, at least one lipophilic substance as a deactivator/binder, optional colorant ...

05/04/06 - 20060093638 - Sustained pheromone releaser
Provided is a sustained releaser of a sex pheromone having a high release rate, especially preferably of a sex pheromone of an aliphatic acetate compound having 10 to 16 carbon atoms, wherein the release of the sex pheromone is controlled so that it can be released at a constant rate ...

05/04/06 - 20060093637 - Phosphonates and derivatives thereof as enhancers of the activity of insecticides
An insecticidal composition having as an adjuvant a phosphonate or an alkoxylated derivative or dimer thereof. Preferred phosphonates are bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-2ethylhexylphosphonate, bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-octylphosphonate and bis-(butyl)butylphosphonate. ...

04/27/06 - 20060088564 - Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils with enzyme inhibitors
Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils in admixture with enzyme inhibitors, with or without other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally-effective ...

04/27/06 - 20060088563 - Use of spray adjuvant to enhance the movement of pesticides through plant canopies to the target
Pesticide compositions and methods of using the compositions for killing, inhibiting or repelling pests are disclosed. The pesticide compositions are admixtures of at least one pesticide and a repellent adjuvant. The retention of the pesticide compositions on the foliage of plants is reduced, so that the composition facilitates the penetration ...

04/20/06 - 20060083764 - Aerosol-based insecticide compositions and methods of using the same
An aerosol-based insecticide composition comprising an active ingredient, such as deltamethrin, and a suitable carrier is disclosed as well as a method for its use. The insecticide composition may optionally contain one or more surfactants. Deltamethrin is preferably used as the active ingredient in the insecticide composition because of its ...

04/20/06 - 20060083763 - Method and apparatus for insect repellant system
The present invention is directed to methods, apparatuses and compositions directed to producing a chemical or biological barrier to protect human or animal subjects from insect pests. ...

04/13/06 - 20060078585 - Amitraz compositions
The present invention provides a stable composition which comprises a non-hydroxyl-group-containing solvent mixture comprising N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide and γ-hexalactone, optionally with dimethyl sulfoxide, eucalyptol and 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate; and an effective amount of each of amitraz and at least one additional parasiticidal compound, such as R-28153. Said composition allows for high concentrations of ...

04/13/06 - 20060078584 - Multi-functional oxidizing composition
A composition comprising a stable anhydrous mixture of an oxidizing agent and an active halogen agent wherein the oxidizing agent is potassium hydrogen peroxymonosulfate and the active halogen agent is an alkali metal salt of dichloro-s-triazinetrione, halogenated dimethylhydantoin, or mixtures thereof, and a method of treating water with such compositions ...

04/06/06 - 20060073179 - Composite rodenticide
A non-toxic rodenticide comprises water-rodenticidal material such as alphacellulose (10) encapsulated within an enteric coating (11) of gastroresistant material such as glassy amylase or an acrylic polymer. The enteric coating can be pH-sensitive redox-sensitive or sensitive or enzymes in the gastrointestinal system of a rodent so as to release the ...

03/30/06 - 20060067965 - Fiber for eliminating human-based odors and repelling insects
A fiber having insect repellant capabilities. The fiber includes an insect repellant and another material capable of eliminating odor, such as human body odor. In one embodiment, the material capable of eliminating odor is silver. Other materials may include, carbon, copper, a ceramic, or a combination thereof. The insect repellant ...

03/30/06 - 20060067964 - Decal that includes synergistic antimicrobials for treating surfaces
The present invention relates to a decal and method for treating a surface. The decal includes a web and an agent for treating the surface. The decal further includes a bonding material that attaches the decal to the surface. In some embodiments, the agent may be attached to the web ...

03/23/06 - 20060062818 - Method for removal of insects and the prevention of insect infestation in transit
A transportation system having ozone generators, fans, and a flexible skirt to create a concentrated area of ozone within the containment system to drive insects from the container and to discourage insects from entering the container during transport. ...

03/23/06 - 20060062817 - Topical endoparasiticide and ectoparasiticide formulations
A topical formulation having significant parasiticidal activity effective against endoparasites and/or ectoparasites such as heartworms, mites, fleas, ticks, flies is provided, which can be safe to use and avoids the many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical formulations. The topical formulations comprise a combination of a macrocyclic lactone, a ...

03/16/06 - 20060057177 - Sustained releaser comprising sex pheromone substances and pest control method
Provided are a sustained releaser of sex pheromone substances and a method for controlling insect pest by using the releaser, each enabling to control the simultaneous release of a mixture of sex pheromone substances having different chemical structures of one insect pest or a mixture of sex pheromone substances of ...

03/16/06 - 20060057176 - Easy-to-use biocidal/virucidal compositions
A tableted biocidal/virucidal composition comprising (a) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a water soluble inorganic halide, (b) 25 to 60 parts by weight of an oxidizing agent, (c) 3 to 8 parts by weight of sulfamic acid, (d) up to about 10 parts by weight of an anhydrous ...

03/16/06 - 20060057175 - Broad spectrum preservation blends
A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising a mixture of caprylyl glycol or one or more analogs thereof, or mixtures thereof with a preservative selected from the group consisting of: (1) chloroxylenol and 2-phenoxyethanol, (2) chloroxylenol and chlorphenesin, (3) chlorphenesin and 2-phenoxyethanol, and (4) chloroxylenol, chlorphenesin and 2-phenoxyethanol. ...

03/16/06 - 20060057174 - Natural-non-toxic insect repellant
The present invention provides an insect repellant solution comprising between 0.3 and 0.7 percent by weight rosemary oil, between 0.05 and 0.3 percent by weight citronella oil and between 0.1 and 0.3 percent by weight table salt. There may also be between 0.07 and 0.7 percent by weight mint oil, ...

03/16/06 - 20060057173 - Insecticide compositions and process
wherein R is a linear alkyl group of from approximately 0 to 15 carbon atoms and X has an average value from about 1 to 3; and b) an insecticide selected from the group consisting of nicotinoids, chlorfenapyr, pyrethrum and piperonyl butoxide. Such compositions are effective against a wide range ...

03/16/06 - 20060057172 - Liquid animal repellant containing oils of black pepper and capsicum
The present invention provides a novel liquid animal repellant composition which is environmentally safe, non-toxic, long-lasting and efficacious against a wide of animals such as dogs, cats, raccoons, skunks, mice, rats, squirrels, chipmunks, deer, etc. ...

03/09/06 - 20060051386 - Combinations of active ingredients, which exhibit insecticidal and acaricidal properties
in which the groups W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D, and G have the meanings given in the disclosure, and (b) the active compounds (1) to (23) listed in the disclosure. ...

03/09/06 - 20060051385 - Cationic antiseptic compositions and methods of use
Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including a cationic antiseptic such as biguanides and bisbiguanides such as chlorhexidine and its various salts including but not limited to the digluconate, diacetate, dimethosulfate, and dilactate salts; polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds such as polyhexamethylenebiguanide; ...

03/09/06 - 20060051384 - Antiseptic compositions and methods of use
Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically to tissue, such as mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), that include an antimicrobial selected from the group consisting of peroxides, C6-C14 alkyl carboxylic acids, C6-C14 alkyl carboxylate ester carboxylic acids, C8-C22 mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids, and antimicrobial natural oils. The compositions ...

03/02/06 - 20060045899 - Antimicrobial composition for medical articles
An antimicrobial composition is formed from about 30 to about 70 wt % of an antimicrobial formulation and about 30 to about 70 wt % of a polyurethane resin or polyurethane hybrids, copolymers, or mixtures with other polymers such as polyesters, nitrites, PVC, and synthetic rubber latexes. The antimicrobial formulation ...

03/02/06 - 20060045898 - Weather resistant granular slug, snail and insect bait
The present invention is directed to a physical and chemical formulation designed to be attractive to, and eaten by, terrestrial mollusks, specifically slugs and snails. Optionally, the formulation is also attractive to and toxic to insects. Upon being eaten and after a set delay, the invention is designed to kill ...

02/23/06 - 20060039943 - Acetyl-coa carboxylase inhibitors for use as pesticides
The present invention relates to the use of inhibitors of the action of eukaryotic-type Acetyl-CoA carboxylase for controlling insect pests. The inhibitors are selected from arylphenoxypropionates and cyclohexanedione oximes, or their mixtures which may be used together with suitable additives, excipients and carriers. The invention further relates to an insecticidal ...

02/23/06 - 20060039942 - Enhanced activity alcohol-based antimicrobial compositions
Antimicrobial compositions which can be used wherever disinfecting compositions are needed, such as in a hospital, healthcare industry, workplace, recreational facility, home or similar environment. The antimicrobial compositions are particularly useful as a topical application for a substrate, such as skin and can be used as a hand sanitizer or ...

02/23/06 - 20060039941 - Nucleic acid sequences from drosophila melanogaster that encode proteins essential for viability and uses thereof
Nucleotide sequences are isolated from Drosophila melanogaster that code for proteins essential for viability. These proteins are useful for discovering new insecticides based on the essentiality of the nucleotide sequences for Drosophila viability. Further provided are recombinant proteins and methods for identifying inhibitors to these proteins. Protein inhibitors active in ...

02/23/06 - 20060039940 - Novel ester compound and use thereof
It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel ester compound and the use thereof as a sex attractant. The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) described below, and a sex attractant comprising, as an active ingredient, the above compound: ...

02/16/06 - 20060034880 - Cleaning and disinfecting composition
The present invention provides a non-cationic antimicrobial agent containing composition which blooms when added to water. The compositions have good cleaning, disinfecting and bloom properties. ...

02/09/06 - 20060029631 - A method for admixing plant essential oils to coatings (paints, stains, etc) for the purpose of repelling insects during coating application and introducing an insect repellant nature to the cured or dried film
A process for eradicating moss and liverwort which includes applying sodium percarbonate; and irrigating the moss. In some cases the process includes applying lime to control the pH of the moss and thereby constrain development of additional moss and said sodium percarbonate is a solid material. ...

02/09/06 - 20060029630 - A method for admixing plant essential oils to coatings (paints, stains, etc) for the purpose of repelling insects during coating application and introducing an insect repellant nature to the cured or dried film
The Federal EPA has consistently limited the use of known toxicants (insecticides) to preclude their admixture into paints and coatings by contractors or homeowners for the purpose of repelling or killing insects on the dried or cured coating. The current invention utilizes materials taken from the EPA's GRAS (Generally Recognized ...

02/02/06 - 20060024345 - Pediculicidal and ovacidal treatment compositions and methods for killing head lice and their eggs
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for administering compositions in solutions for killing adult lice and the ova comprising water, PVM/MA Decadiene crosspolymers, propylene glycol, a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols, Ceteareth-20; stearalkonium chloride; benzyl alcohol; hexylene glycol; pentylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol; a mixture of spinosyn A ...

02/02/06 - 20060024344 - Capsicum shark repellent
This invention claims a use of Capsicum and Oleoresin capsicum (OC) as a chemical shark repellent. Alkyl chain , antioxidant phenolic group, and pungency properties of capsaicin contained in OC can exert a hostile reaction on lipit membrane of gills and on nonmedullated fibre nerves of body surface of sharks, ...

02/02/06 - 20060024343 - Animal deterrent for protecting plants
The invention provides materials, compositions, methods, and kits for deterring or repelling animals from eating plant materials. The invention relates to the use of particulate matter to deter animals from eating plant materials that are susceptible to grazing by animals. In exemplary embodiments, an adhesive is applied to target plant ...

01/26/06 - 20060018940 - Stabilized antimicrobial composition
A composition is disclosed comprising a dissolvable solid containing an active oxygen compound and precursors for chlorine dioxide characterized in that when said solid weighs a total of about 5 grams it dissolves in about 3.8 liters of water at 25° C. in less than 30 minutes, thereby generating an ...

01/19/06 - 20060013848 - Polymer with positive charges and the method for forming the same
A polymer with positive charges and a method for forming the same are disclosed. The polymer is made from N-substituted alkyl or aromatic 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl acrylate by polymerization. 2-(dimethylamino)-ethyl acrylate and initiators are dissolved in a first solvent and undergo a polymerization reaction. After polymerization, a halide is dissolved in a ...

01/19/06 - 20060013847 - Thermal stabilization of ipbc biocide
A biocide, e.g. IPBC (3-iodo-2-propynl butylcarbamate), is stabilized against thermal degradation in matrix compositions which are processed at elevated temperatures, by blending the IPBC with a stabilizer additive, e.g. calcium stearate and/or a hindered phenol, alone or in combination therewith. ...

01/19/06 - 20060013846 - Agricultural or horticultural particulate composition comprising wettable granular agent
As a novel, agricultural or horticultural granular composition having a low foamability and comprising a granular wettable powder, that is, water-dispersible granules which can have an improved disintegrability in water, an improved dispersibility in water and an improved suspensibility in water, irrespective of the nature and the property of the ...

01/12/06 - 20060008495 - Pesticide for insect control
A method for the control of insects breeding on water surfaces and particularly mosquitoes, comprising blending in a high shear mixer water, the ester of a fatty acid of 10 to 25 carbon atoms and a low molecular weight alcohol, such as methanol or ethanol, an emulsifying agent and a ...

01/12/06 - 20060008494 - Complete inactivation of infectious proteins
The invention comprises a formulation and a method which uses the formulation. The formulation is comprised of an aqueous or alcohol solvent having therein (1) a detergent such as SDS; (2) a weak acid such as acetic acid; and (3) a chemical modification reagent such as hydrogen peroxide. The formulation ...

01/12/06 - 20060008493 - Synergistic insecticidal composition containing chloronicotynyle and organosphosphorus compounds
A synergistic insecticidal composition is prepared by combining a Chloronicotynyle compound and an Organophosphorus (OP) compound. The preferred synergistically effective amount of the Chloronicotynyle compounds is an amount preferably ranging from 0.1 to 5% by weight of the composition. The preferred synergistically effective amount of the Organophosphorus (OP) compounds is ...

01/12/06 - 20060008492 - Composition and method for delivering chemical agent to insects
Compositions and methods for delivering chemical or biological agents, nutrients or hormones to insects, especially chemical and biological agents that are effective in treating or preventing diseases or parasites in beneficial insects such as honeybees. The compositions generally comprise an oil, a protein/carbohydrate material, and an active ingredient. The composition ...

01/12/06 - 20060008491 - Eremophilone and eremophilone derivatives for pest control
This invention relates generally to methods and compositions for controlling pests. More particularly, the invention relates to pest-controlling compositions, comprising as active ingredients, compounds of formula (I) where X, Y, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein, and to the use of these compositions inter alia for preventing, eradicating, destroying, ...

12/15/05 - 20050276833 - Skincare compositions
Disclosed are skin care compositions that are emulsion formulations comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase, at least one emulsifier, and an Ethylenediamine/NeopentylGlycol/Stearyl Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer water resistance forming agent. ...

12/08/05 - 20050271693 - Novel process to prepare aqueous formulations
Provided is a method of formulating hydrophobic pesticides comprising emulsifying an aqueous phase and a water-immiscible phase to form a formulation; wherein the aqueous phase is comprised of water and optionally a freeze/thaw agent, one or more emulsifiers, or combinations thereof, and the water-immiscible phase comprises the hydrophobic pesticide and ...

12/01/05 - 20050266036 - Microbial biosurfactants as agents for controlling pests
Biosurfactants produced by microbes are used to control pests. The biosurfactants can be produced by cultivating a biosurfactant-producing microbe, producing a fermentation broth, and obtaining the biosurfactant from the fermentation broth. Alternately, the biosurfactants can be produced in situ in the environment of the pests by applying a carbon substrate ...

11/24/05 - 20050260243 - Method of treating microbial plant diseases
Microbiocidal method for treating and preventing infections in plants, said method employing antimicrobial compositions comprising an organic acid or organic acid mixture and a short-chain anionic surfactant having at least one of a large head group; a branched alkyl chain and an unsaturated alkyl chain. ...

11/24/05 - 20050260242 - Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils
Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal ...

11/24/05 - 20050260241 - Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils
Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal ...

11/24/05 - 20050260240 - Rain-fast bioactive compositions
A rain-fast bioactive composition includes a bioactive substance and an aqueous suspension concentrate of a latex polymer emulsified with an in-situ crosslinked hydrocarbon polymer. ...

11/24/05 - 20050260239 - Composition containing citronella java oil and use thereof for repelling insects