Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an arthropod trapping device, more particularly, to a compact and portable trapping device comprising a housing and an insert.

Abstract: A method for eradicating ant and other insect nests includes a) providing a water slurry of phyllosilicate mineral, and optional filler material in a container in slurry communication with a nozzle; b) inserting the nozzle into a channel of an ant or insect nest; and c) injecting the water slurry of phyllosilicate mineral through the nozzle and into the ant or another insect nest. A system for carrying out the method includes a container having a water slurry of phyllosilicate mineral, and optional filler material contained therein, wherein the container includes a discharge orifice configured as a nozzle adapted for dispending the water slurry. The water content of the slurry is within the range of 40-95% w/w, and the dry matter content of phyllosilicate mineral is within the range of 4-60% w/w.

Abstract: An aerial vehicle includes a liquid chemical tank, at least one spray unit, a plurality of sensors, a processing unit, and an output unit. The processing unit is configured to generate a spray record for an environment within which the aerial vehicle is operating, the spray record comprising: information over a time period of at least one spray condition relating to one or more of the at least one spray unit for the aerial vehicle operating within the environment over the time period, the determined air movement direction relative to the projection of the fore-aft axis onto the ground over the time period, and the determined air movement speed relative to the ground over the time period. The output unit is configured to output the spray record.

Abstract: A vehicle system with spray control is provided. The vehicle system includes a vehicle platform for a vehicle, a dispenser configured to dispense a composition onto at least a portion of an environmental feature adjacent to the vehicle, and a controller configured to operate one or more of the vehicle, the vehicle platform, or the dispenser based at least in part on environmental information.

Abstract: A mechanical trap includes an ultra light carbon fiber hollow tube roller on a pairs of pillow block bearings and adapters. It can be easily mounted on top of a water container. Bait is placed in the middle section of the roller. When a mouse or a rat climbs on the roller and try to reach and eat bait, the ultra sensitive roller will become unstable, self-triggered and start rolling. The mouse or rat will quickly lose balance and then fall into water container underneath. Water depth in the container will determine whether the mouse or rat will be captured alive or killed from drowning. The trap can have an adapter and adjustable length to universally fit different kinds of water container of different sizes. It can quickly trap or kill multiple different sizes of mice and rats. It is simple, low-cost, easy to operate, durable and environmental friendly.

Abstract: Provided herein are mechanisms and methods for the automated distribution of active ingredients (whether oral or contact based) to wild and domestic animal populations as well as a method for monitoring animal activity and estimating consumption and/or application of such ingredients within the population through the utilization of the mechanisms themselves. The inventive device pertains to a manner of delivering either an active oral ingredient or active contact ingredient within a bait pellet or like substrate for ingestion or external contact and/or coating of a target population. The device allows for controlled access of such a bait pellet (or like substrate) for such a target population coupled with the ability to retain freshness thereof for multiple timed access events without the need for human involvement. A properly sized, configured, and automated delivery device is thus provided to meet these needs. Delivery components are also encompassed herein.

Abstract: A pest repeller comprises a pest detector operable to detect the presence of a pest and then to generate an internal trigger signal, a speaker operable to produce ultrasound, and an antenna operable to transmit wirelessly and to receive wirelessly external trigger signals. A controller is configured to receive internal trigger signals from the pest detector and to receive external trigger signals from the antenna. Upon receiving an internal trigger signal, the controller is configured to provide a speaker drive signal to drive the speaker to produce the ultrasound, to generate an external trigger signal and to provide the external trigger signal to the antenna for transmission of the external trigger signal. Upon receiving an external trigger signal, the controller is configured to provide a speaker drive signal to drive the speaker to produce the ultrasound.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pack bag for transporting at least a head portion of an antlered big-game animal. The pack bag comprises foldable flaps defining an opening for inserting the antlered big-game animal head into the pack bag. Upon insertion, a bottom flap can extend from the opening and at least partially fold onto itself (e.g., to cover hide attached to the head portion). In addition, a top flap opposite the bottom flap can extend from the opening and pass between antlers and over the at least partially folded bottom flap. A fastener connected to at least one of the top or bottom flaps can then compress the top and bottom flaps against the antlered big-game animal head. Additionally, the pack bag is attachable to a backpack, saddle, or other carrying apparatus (e.g., via a loop, eyelet, etc. provided on an outer surface of the pack bag).

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy includes a decoy body having a main portion and a tail portion pivotable about an axis relative to the main portion. An actuator pivots the tail portion about the axis.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for stabilizing bioactivity of a growth factor, including mixing collagen with a growth factor and freeze drying the mixture to remove water. After this treatment, the bioactivity of the growth factor at room temperature remains stable for at least 7 days.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the toxic effects of cryopreservation in living materials undergoing standard cryopreservation procedures. In embodiments of the present invention such methods including blocking or reducing the function of the Gm14005, Nrg2/Pura, Fgd2/Pim1, Opa1/Hes1, Myh9, and Hsbp1/Ywhag genes, their gene products, or their downstream effectors. In embodiments, cells, tissues, organs, or organisms are treated with Afatinib, Staurosporine, UCN-01, Quercetagetin, LY294002, Quercetin, Adenosine monophosphate, Blebbistatin, or Agalloside prior to, during, or after the cryopreservation process to reduce cryopreservation toxicity.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for slowing, preventing, or reversing platelet damage, particularly as may occur during blood banking or during refrigeration of platelets. The composition may include one or more of a RAC inhibitor, a CDC42 inhibitor, a RHOA inhibitor, or a combination thereof. The compositions may further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for application to plants and seeds comprising dried Chlorella cells are disclosed. Methods of preparing and applying compositions of dried Chlorella cells to plants and seeds to enhance at least one characteristic of a plant are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a highly concentrated plant growth regulator suspended in a solid, semisolid, paste, gel, etc. that allows for targeted application and extended, continuous release of the plant growth regulator in the targeted growth-related areas of the plant/tree. The carrier medium is dosed with one or more particulate PGRs, and possibly a fungicide or insecticide, and this composition results in not only a highly effective way to achieve growth, but also allows for a very unique application and benefit on grafted trees by sealing the graft wound and accelerating the regrowth either alone or in combination with traditional treatments. Additionally, the present invention can be used to seal pruning wounds that farmers heretofore have used Latex type products.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and related methods related to a class of formulation that can be applied once a day and still provide antimicrobial and/or antiviral protection during this period, thus exhibiting persistent sanitization to the user. In some embodiments, a hand cream with antimicrobial and/or antiviral protection can prevent against COVID-19 spread or infection. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises one or more of the following: benzalkonium chloride, zinc oxide, tributyl phosphate, soybean oil, and/or Triton X-100, or an analog, derivative, salt, or pharmaceutical equivalent thereof, with the formulation containing a predominance of water to prevent a greasy feel to the user.

Abstract: Compositions for humidity activated release of antimicrobials, and associated methods, are generally provided. Certain aspects are related to compositions comprising delivery materials (e.g., silica-based delivery materials) and antimicrobials. The delivery material and the antimicrobial can be associated with each other such that when humidity is introduced to the composition, at least a portion of the antimicrobial is released from the composition. Methods of releasing antimicrobials from compositions are also provided. Certain methods comprise allowing antimicrobial to be released from a composition such that the antimicrobial suppresses the actions or adverse effects of pathogens or pests.

Abstract: Granular agricultural compositions formed of a micronutrient, a granular carrier, and a nitrogen source including plant readily available nitrogen are disclosed. The granular agricultural compositions can be a granular herbicidal composition when the micronutrient is a metal chelate. The granular agricultural compositions can reduce metal chelate phytotoxicity and exhibit beneficial greening. Methods of making and using the granular agricultural compositions are further disclosed.

Abstract: An antimicrobial preventive netting is disclosed that includes one or more photosensitizers that are capable of generating a cloud of singlet oxygen on each surface and openings through the netting in response to incident light. A depth of the singlet oxygen cloud may be less than 0.7 centimeters from a netting surface. The netting may be supported by screens, enclosures or headgear. The netting can be made by dipping or soaking the netting in a solution of one or more photosensitizers.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a human-safe method of killing or controlling insects using a non-toxic composition comprising erythritol ((2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol). The disclosure also provides non-toxic compositions comprising erythritol suitable for killing insects in residential, commercial, and agricultural locales.

Abstract: Disinfecting compositions for aerosols and vapors comprising thymol, monoterpenoids, essential oils and/or phenols wherein said compositions are fortified with antimicrobial agents of natural and/or synthetic origin. A method of disinfection of mucous membranes, skin, surfaces and air by using aerosols and vapors comprising thymol, monoterpenoids and/or phenols.

Abstract: Antimicrobial diferulates, compositions containing same, and uses of same for inhibiting growth of microorganisms. The antimicrobial diferulates can be used alone or in combination with other antimicrobial agents to inhibit growth of microorganisms such as fungi, oomycetes, and other microorganisms having a glucan-containing cell wall. The antimicrobial diferulates can be included in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of animals or included in agricultural compositions for treatment of plants, crops, and soils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-methoxy(phenylethyl)-pyrazole carboxamides for the control of nematodes in agriculture and as antihelminthic agents against endoparasites in animals and humans, as well as compositions comprising such compounds. The present invention further relates to the use of these compounds or compositions for controlling nematodes and/or helminths, in particular for controlling plant parasitic nematodes, and to the use of these compounds in preparing nematicidal and/or antihelminthic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one further active compound of the formula (II), which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling animal pests, including arthropods and in particular insects, molluscs or representatives of the order Acarina.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pyridine N-oxide compound that is excellent in pest control activity, particularly, insecticidal activity and/or acaricidal activity, is excellent in safety, and may be industrially advantageously synthesized. The pyridine N-oxide compound of the present invention is a compound of the formula (II), a stereoisomer, tautomer or hydrate thereof or a salt of any of these compounds, wherein R1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkylsulfonyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like; A1 represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or the like; A2 and A3 each independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom; X represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkoxy group, or the like; and n represents an integer of 0 to 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a glufosinate-resistant weed, including the step of: applying glufosinate or a salt thereof and at least one different herbicide to the glufosinate-resistant weed or a habitat of the glufosinate-resistant weed. According to the present invention, a method that exhibits an excellent control effect in weed control can be provided.

Abstract: Processes for increasing a virucidal activity of a fiber substrate are disclosed. A fiber substrate comprising borosilicate is provided. The fiber substrate may comprise acidic functional groups. An antiviral metal salt solution is introduced to the fiber substrate to form an antiviral substrate. The pH of the antiviral metal salt solution is adjusted, and an antiviral metal ion is exchanged with a proton from the acidic functional groups. The antiviral metal is present in an amount ranging from about 0.001 to about 3.0 wt. % of the antiviral fiber substrate. The antiviral fiber substrate is incorporated into a filter media before or after the deposition of the antiviral metal onto the fiber substrate.

Abstract: Processes for increasing a viricidal activity of a fiber substrate. The fiber substrate is provided. The fiber substrate may comprise acidic functional groups and may be acid leached to provide additional acidic groups. Metal ions may thereafter be exchanged with a proton from the acidic functional groups. A divalent metal is introduced to the fiber substrate. An antiviral metal is introduced and deposited onto the fiber substrate by galvanic displacement. Subsequently, a further antiviral metal is introduced and deposited on the fiber substrate by an electroless process. The treated fiber substrate is washed and dried. The deposition of antiviral metals onto the fiber substrate to form a treated fiber substrate may occur before or after the fiber substrate is incorporated into a filter media in a wet-laid paper making process.

Abstract: An antiviral smartphone cover with infection preventive function to prevent infection of pathogens such as virus, bacteria and the like. The antiviral smartphone cover is made of a non-woven fabric in which copper having an antiviral activity is incorporated, and capable of generating copper ions. The copper ions can inactivate any viruses settling on the surface of a smartphone. Preferably, the non-woven fabric is made of a polymeric material in which insoluble copper oxide fine particles are incorporated in fibers. The size of the copper oxide fine particles is preferably between 0.2 to 20.

Abstract: An antimicrobial cover system for tubular structures includes a pair of identical cover portions. Each cover portion's outer surface is defined by an antimicrobial material and its inner surface is longitudinally corrugated. Each cover portion has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first longitudinal edge includes a first tab and a first socket, and the second longitudinal edge includes a second tab and a second socket. When the cover portions are adapted to encase a tubular structure, the first tab of a first of the cover portions is engaged in the second socket of a second of the cover portions, and the second tab of the second of the cover portions is engaged in the first socket of the first of the cover portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the fields of malaria and dengue virus. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods useful for the treatment and prevention of malaria and dengue virus. In particular embodiments, a composition comprises mosquito nectar feed and Chromobacterium sp_Panamam (Csp_P).

Abstract: Compositions containing Enterobacter sp. SA187 and methods of use thereof to enhance plant development and yield under environmental stress conditions such as heat stress, are provided. The compositions include plant substrates containing an effective amount of Enterobacter sp. SA187 to inhibit or reduce abiotic stress in the plant. In a preferred embodiment suitable plant substrates include, but are not limited to soil, peat, compost, vermiculite, perlite, sand, clay and combinations thereof. Another embodiment provides plants inoculated with an amount of SA187 to provide abiotic stress tolerance, enhance yield, enhance biomass, or a combination thereof. Examples include non-desert plants which include but are not limited to crop plants that are not indigenous to desert environment.

Abstract: Antimicrobial nodule specific cysteine rich (NCR) peptides and proteins are disclosed along with compositions comprising the NCR peptides or NCR proteins and transgenic or genetically edited plants or microorganisms that express the NCR peptides or proteins to inhibit growth of pathogenic microbes. Such NCR peptides, proteins, compositions, plants, and microorganisms can provide for inhibition of fungal and oomycete growth.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling insect pests are disclosed. In particular, novel insecticidal proteins having toxicity to at least coleopteran insect pests are provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the novel insecticidal proteins are also provided. Methods of making the insecticidal proteins and methods of using the insecticidal proteins and nucleic acids encoding the insecticidal proteins of the invention, for example in transgenic plants to confer protection from insect damage, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting a vATPase-E, PTSA2, or SAR1 gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting vATPase-E, PTSA2, or SAR1, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting vATPase-E, PTSA2, or SAR1.

Abstract: A natural concentrated composition for killing and repelling pests is a dispensable composition that may effectively repels or kills pests based on the concentration. The dispensable composition includes a quantity of peppermint essential oil, a quantity of cedarwood essential oil, a quantity of cinnamon essential oil, a quantity of lemongrass essential oil, a quantity of castor oil, a quantity of rosemary essential oil, a quantity of thyme essential oil, and a quantity of garlic essential oil. The quantity of peppermint essential oil, the quantity of cedarwood essential oil, the quantity of cinnamon essential oil, the quantity of lemongrass essential oil, the quantity of castor oil, the quantity of rosemary essential oil, the quantity of thyme essential oil, and the quantity of garlic essential oil are homogeneously mixed into the dispensable composition for an effective pest exterminator and repellent. The dispensable composition may be mixed with at least one supplemental ingredient.

Abstract: A device for making filled dough products comprises a conveyor device configured to convey dough pieces in a production direction, a holding belt disposed above the conveyor device and configured to engage a filling, which is disposed on one of the dough pieces, and a winding device configured to fold and/or wind one of the dough pieces. The winding device comprises a folding device adapted to fold a folding portion of the dough piece upwards, wherein the folding device comprises a hook, which is pivotably disposed above the conveyor device.

Abstract: A food barrier-casing for foods which, in the casing, are scalded, cooked or heated in another manner, in particular for cooked-meat or scalded-emulsion sausages, ham, cured products, fish or processed cheese. The casing includes at least one water-vapour- and/or gas-impermeable film (1), and has an absorbent internal layer (2) made of individual fibers or made of a woven fabric, knitted fabric, or a nonwoven, bonded thereto and this internal layer (2) is impregnated with dyes and/or flavourings. The external side of the barrier-casing is predominantly formed of a polyester film (1a) made of polyethylene terephthalate and this polyester film (1a) is bonded via a bonding layer (1b) to the absorbent internal layer (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new device that holds a portion of ham securely, before deboning, and provides a guide for the knife to enable an inexperienced person to carve thin slices by hand. The invention can also be used for carving other meat. products into slices, for example cecina (cured dried meat).

Abstract: This disclosure concerns methods for processing and grading food articles including x-raying the food articles a first time and taking a 3D image of the food articles.

Abstract: A seafood sheller for cracking or cutting open shells of, for example, crustaceans is described herein. The seafood sheller having a handle member, an upper beak member and a lower bladed member. The upper beak member extending longitudinally forward from the handle member and having a distal end opposite from the handle member and an upper beak member bottom that extends longitudinally from the handle member. The lower blade member having a blade edge and a blade base, the blade edge extending longitudinally forward beneath the upper beak member bottom from the blade base. The blade base being connected to the upper beak member at a rearward portion of the upper beak member bottom. The lower blade member further having a distal end opposite from the blade base, the distal end of the upper beak member longitudinally extending forwardly beyond the distal end of the lower blade member.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel freezing system and a method for producing frozen ingredients, the system and method being such that the amount of free water after defrosting of the frozen ingredients is lower than with conventional freezing. The present invention solves the above problem by providing an ingredient freezing system comprising two or more freezing units for freezing the ingredient, and a transport unit for transporting the ingredient to the two or more freezing units, the two or more freezing units being configured so as to freeze the ingredient in stages so that the ingredient is frozen at progressively lower temperatures as the ingredient is transported on the transport unit.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for improving the sensory quality of pelagic fish with a size between 12 and 16 cm; wherein the conditions in the indirect cooking stages at a temperature of 90 to 95° C. for 20 to 40 minutes and light drying at a temperature of 30 to 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the conservation of vegetables which comprises the steps of selecting a vegetable, performing a first immersion of the vegetable in a first solution which is an antioxidant solution comprising citric acid and ascorbic acid, performing a second immersion in a second solution which is an antioxidant solution comprising citric acid, ascorbic acid and sodium chloride, cook in a third solution comprising citric acid, ascorbic acid and sodium chloride, hydrocooling the vegetable with the third solution, perform a third immersion in a fourth solution which is an edible coating solution, bag the vegetable, and perform a seal with active or passive modified atmosphere or a vacuum seal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a freeze-dried composition selected from infant formula, follow-on formula or growing up milk, said composition comprises large lipid globules, preferably coated with polar lipids.

Abstract: The fermentation management method according to the present invention includes a sampling step of sampling a gas containing substances produced in association with fermentation, an analysis step of analyzing the sampled gas by ion mobility spectrometry, and an operation step of operating at least one of adjustment of the fermentation, termination of the fermentation, mixing of a fermented product, addition of materials or additives to the fermented product, temperature regulation for the fermented product, stirring regulation for the fermented product, firing of the fermented product, sedimentation, and filtration of the fermented product on the basis of at least one of a peak intensity, a peak area, and peak appearance in an IMS spectrum obtained in the analysis step. The analysis step is a step of ionizing and analyzing the substances produced in association with the fermentation by using electrons emitted from an electron emitting element.

Abstract: Provided are a method for preparing a food product, which uses a lipase to catalyze the hydrolysis of fat and phospholipids in a base composition, and a food product produced by the method. The present method may increase the viscosity of the base composition having a low fat content and/or improve the stability of the food product even without added emulsifiers.

Abstract: The dairy industry today faces a problem of providing an alternative to adding sweeteners to fermented milk products in order to achieve the desired sweet taste without the added calories. Furthermore, it would be highly advantageous to establish a method for reducing lactose in fermented milk products to a level which is acceptable for lactose-intolerant consumers. The above problems have been solved by providing mutant Streptococcus thermophilus strains and mutant Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strains that excrete glucose to the milk when the milk is inoculated and fermented with such Streptococcus thermophilus strains and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp, bulgaricus strains.

Abstract: A flavor composition containing at least one, two, or more potassium salt(s) that can be used to enhance an alkalized cocoa flavor profile of edible compositions including sweet goods, such as fat-based confections comprising chocolate or chocolate liquor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a chocolate dough in a melted liquid state, wherein a polyglycerin-condensed ricinoleic acid ester and a phospholipid, which are contained in the chocolate dough, have at least an intermediate state in which the mass ratio of the content of the polyglycerin-condensed ricinoleic acid ester to the content of the phospholipid is 100:0 to 70:30. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a chocolate dough in a melted liquid state, wherein a polyglycerin-condensed ricinoleic acid ester and a phospholipid are contained in the chocolate dough such that the mass ratio of the content of the polyglycerin-condensed ricinoleic acid ester to the content of the phospholipid is 70:30 to 25:75.