Abstract: The present invention provides a package (200) comprising at least one first component in the form a well 220, the first component comprising particulate matter comprising at least one natural oil; at least one second component, in the form of a plurality of second wells 230 comprising antagonist(s) of a microbial pathogen; wherein the at least one first component and the at least one second component are contained in separate compartments of said package. Also provided by the present invention is a method for providing an anti-bacterial agent, the method comprising mixing the first component comprising particulate matter carrying at least one natural oil; and at least one second component comprising at least one antagonist of a microbial pathogen, and allowing said mixture to form into an emulsion with anti-bacterial activity.

Abstract: Provided is a particulate matter including particles carrying an essentially dry combination of components including at least one natural oil and at least one surfactant, the components being selected such that upon contact with water, oil in water emulsion is formed. In particular, the emulsion formed is a stable emulsion, with stability of at least several hours, as observed by the lack of phase separation during that time.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a particulate matter comprising particles carrying an essentially dry combination of components comprising at least one natural oil and at least one surfactant, the components being selected such that upon contact with water, oil in water emulsion is formed. In particular, the emulsion formed is a stable emulsion, with stability of at least several hours, as observed by the lack of phase separation during that time.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating or preventing the spread of seed associated diseases within a population of seedlings. The method includes providing the seedlings with an amount of a formulation obtained from at least a first component and a second component. The first component may include particulate matter holding one or more natural oils. The second component may include a bacterial cocktail of at least two antagonistic bacteria. Further provided is a package including the first component, the second components and instructions for performing the method.

Abstract: Provided is a biocontrol combination and method for improving quality of a shelled egg, for example, by reducing pathogen contamination. The combination may include at least one first component including particulate matter holding at least one natural oil and at least one second component including a cocktail of antagonistic bacteria. The first component and second component may be combined into a formulation prior to application onto the shelled egg surface. The method may additionally include applying the biocontrol combination onto shelled eggs. Also provided is a package including the biocontrol combination and instructions for use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a package (200) comprising at least one first component in the form a well 220, the first component comprising particulate matter comprising at least one natural oil; at least one second component, in the form of a plurality of second wells 230 comprising antagonist(s) of a microbial pathogen; wherein the at least one first component and the at least one second component are contained in separate compartments of said package. Also provided by the present invention is a method for providing an anti-bacterial agent, the method comprising mixing the first component comprising particulate matter carrying at least one natural oil; and at least one second component comprising at least one antagonist of a microbial pathogen, and allowing said mixture to form into an emulsion with anti-bacterial activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a package (200) comprising at least one first component in the form a well (220), the first component comprising particulate matter comprising at least one natural oil; at least one second component, in the form of a plurality of second wells (230) comprising antagonist(s) of a microbial pathogen; wherein the at least one first component and the at least one second component are contained in separate compartments of said package. Also provided by the present invention is a method for providing an anti-bacterial agent, the method comprising mixing the first component comprising particulate matter carrying at least one natural oil; and at least one second component comprising at least one antagonist of a microbial pathogen, and allowing said mixture to form into an emulsion with anti-bacterial activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a particulate matter comprising particles carrying an essentially dry combination of components comprising at least one natural oil and at least one surfactant, the components being selected such that upon contact with water, oil in water emulsion is formed. In particular, the emulsion formed is a stable emulsion, with stability of at least several hours, as observed by the lack of phase separation during that time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a package (200) comprising at least one first component in the form a well (220), the first component comprising particulate matter comprising at least one natural oil; at least one second component, in the form of a plurality of second wells (230) comprising antagonist(s) of a microbial pathogen; wherein the at least one first component and the at least one second component are contained in separate compartments of said package. Also provided by the present invention is a method for providing an anti- bacterial agent, the method comprising mixing the first component comprising particulate matter carrying at least one natural oil; and at least one second component comprising at least one antagonist of a microbial pathogen, and allowing said mixture to form into an emulsion with anti-bacterial activity.