Abstract: Aqueous solutions of hydratable polymers are prepared by hydrating a hydratable polymer in water without agitation sufficient to shear the molecular structure of the polymer thereby maintaining intact the polymer's molecular structure thereby providing a structurally uniform composition. The resulting solutions are sticky and tacky and are useful in controlling insects and for other uses. The resulting solutions can be dried to form powders. The resulting products readily degrade, are non-toxic, and non-ionic, and hence environmentally benign.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of hydratable polymers are prepared by hydrating a hydratable polymer in water without agitation sufficient to shear the molecular structure of the polymer thereby maintaining intact the polymer's molecular structure thereby providing a structurally uniform composition. The resulting solutions are sticky and tacky and are useful in controlling insects and for other uses. The resulting solutions can be dried to form powders. The resulting products readily degrade, are non-toxic, and non-ionic, and hence environmentally benign.