Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of liquid or sludge slow-release compositions suitable for agricultural use, comprising one or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, pesticides, lipophilic and/or hydrophilic compounds, and mixtures of non-pathogenic bacteria together with lipophilic and/or hydrophilic compounds, wherein these actives become encapsulated in an alginate matrix. The direction also encompasses compositions prepared by this process and methods for using said compositions for the delivery and slow release of agrochemicals and other actives in close proximity to the roots of plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing and/or treating infection of plant species by fungal, mildew-causing, bacterial and/or viral pathogens, wherein said method comprises the steps of a) providing a mixture of one or more non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents, and b) administering the mixture of step (a) to said plant species, by means of both (i) adding a plurality of granules coated with said mixture to the medium in which said plant is growing, and (ii) applying a foliar spray comprising said mixture to the aerial parts of said plant species.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for supplying the nitrogen requirements of a plant comprising administering to said plant a combination of non-pathogenic, atmospheric nitrogen-fixing bacteria and one or more activating agents. Many of these activating agents possess potent anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activity. The method is particularly suitable for use in enabling nitrogen fixation in plant species such as wheat, maize and other cereal crops, in which nitrogen fixation is normally not possible. The invention also provides compositions comprising nitrogen-fixing bacteria and suitable activating agents. In one preferred embodiment, the nitrogen fixing bacteria are of the Rhizobium genus.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising of at least one insecticidal compound with effective knock-down action selected from among group (A) comprising of imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiamethoxam, thiacloprid, nitenpyram, dinotefuran, clothianidin, abamectin, emamectin, emamectin benzoate and fipronil, and at least one insecticidal compound with effective long-term action selected from among group (B) of insect growth regulators comprising of benzoylphenyl urea (BPU) compounds selected from among novaluron, lufenuron, hexaflumuron, triflumuron, diflubenzuron, chlorfluazuron, flufenoxuron, noviflumuron and teflubenzuron. Optionally, said insecticidal composition may further contain excipients and/or additives and/or surface active agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preventing and/or treating infection of plant or animal host species by fungal, bacterial and/or viral pathogens, wherein said method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of one or more non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents; and administering said mixture to said host species. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising a mixture of non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising of at least one insecticidal compound with effective knock-down action selected from among group (A) comprising of imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiamethoxam, thiacloprid, nitenpyram, dinotefuran, clothianidin, abamectin, emamectin, emamectin benzoate and fipronil, and at least one insecticidal compound with effective long-term action selected from among group (B) of insect growth regulators comprising of benzoylphenyl urea (BPU) compounds selected from among novaluron, lufenuron, hexaflumuron, triflumuron, diflubenzuron, chlorfluazuron, flufenoxuron, noviflumuron and teflubenzuron. Optionally, said insecticidal composition may further contain excipients and/or additives and/or surface active agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling woolly apple aphid insect comprising contacting the insect or a locus, where control of the insect is desired, with a combination of at least one neonicotinoid compound and at least one benzoylphenyl urea compound.

Abstract: A sheet for pest control, wherein said sheet is of polymeric material and comprises at least two layers; a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer contains a herbicide and one or more pesticides selected from among fungicides and insecticides, and the top layer optionally containing an insecticide and/or fungicide. Other aspects of the invention include a polymeric composition used in the preparation of the sheets and a method for pest control in agriculture, horticulture and gardens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling woolly apple aphid insect comprising contacting the insect or a locus, where control of the insect is desired, with a combination of at least one neonicotinoid compound and at least one benzoylphenyl urea compound.

Abstract: A sheet for pest control, wherein said sheet is of polymeric material and comprises at least two layers; a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer contains a herbicide and one or more pesticides selected from among fungicides and insecticides, and the top layer optionally containing an insecticide and/or fungicide. Other aspects of the invention include a polymeric composition used in the preparation of the sheets and a method for pest control in agriculture, horticulture and gardens.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising of at least one insecticidal compound with effective knock-down action selected from among group (A) comprising of imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiamethoxam, thiacloprid, nitenpyram, dinotefuran, clothianidin, abamectin, emamectin, emamectin benzoate and fipronil, and at least one insecticidal compound with effective long-term action selected from among group (B) of insect growth regulators comprising of benzoylphenyl urea (BPU) compounds selected from among novaluron, lufenuron, hexaflumuron, triflumuron, diflubenzuron, chlorfluazuron, flufenoxuron, noviflumuron and teflubenzuron. Optionally, said insecticidal composition may further contain excipients and/or additives and/or surface active agents.

Abstract: A sheet for pest control, wherein said sheet is of polymeric material and comprises at least two layers; a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer contains a herbicide and one or more pesticides selected from among fungicides and insecticides, and the top layer optionally containing an insecticide and/or fungicide. Other aspects of the invention include a polymeric composition used in the preparation of the sheets and a method for pest control in agriculture, horticulture and gardens.