Abstract: Described is a method for repelling house flies or mosquitoes using either (a) a composition of matter which contains a major proportion of a mixture defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein in each of the molecules of the mixture one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond or (b) a composition of matter containing a major proportion of the compound having the structure: ##STR2##

Abstract: An indirect control of aphids is disclosed, comprising the use of relatively minute concentrations of the pheromone E-.beta.-farnesene, which prevents aphid-caused crop damage by warding off aphids and by attracting natural aphid predators and parasites.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, halo, trihalomethyl, alkyl, nitro, or cyano; X.sup.1 is hydrogen, halo, or trihalomethyl; X.sup.2 is trihalomethyl or halo; Y is O, S, NH or NR.sup.1 ; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different radicals selected from hydrogen, alkyl, or mononuclear aralkyl; n is 1 to 5, and Z is carboxy, amino, mono- and dialkyl amino and when Z is carboxy; the agronomically acceptable salts, esters, thioesters and amides thereof, and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to the high temperature stabilization of polyol heat transfer fluids by the use of N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microbicide which comprises a phosphate represented by the following general formula:M.sub.a.sup.1 A.sub.b M.sub.c.sup.2 (PO.sub.4).sub.d.nH.sub.2 Owherein M.sup.1 represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, tin, mercury, lead, iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, barium, cadmium and chromium, M.sup.2 represents at least one element selected from tetravelent metal elements, A represents at least one ion selected from the group consisting of hydrogen ion, alkali metal ions, alkaline earth metal ions and ammonium ion, n represents a number which satisfies 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.6, a and b each represents a positive number and satisfy la+mb=1 or la+mb=2, and when a and b satisfy la+mb=1, c is 2 and d is 3, and when a and b satisfy la+mb=2, c is 1 and d is 2, where 1 is valence of M.sup.1 and m is valence of A.

Abstract: An ophthalmologic composition therapeutic in the treatment of dry eye syndrome is disclosed. The composition is comprised of a minimally soluble salt of calcium that has been finely divided into particles having a mean diameter of 10 to 60 microns. The calcium salt particles are suspended within a pharmacologically acceptable carrier such as petrolatum or physiological saline. The composition is delivered to the ocular surface in an amount and for a time sufficient to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye.

Abstract: A method of forming a lipid planar membrane of a bilayer membrane composed of lipid and protein comprises the step of immersing a substrate, which has a long-chain hydrocarbon group at least on the surface of one side thereof, in a suspension of liposome or proteoliposome, respectively. The long-chain hydrocarbon group is introduced into the substrate by bonding a long-chain alkylsilane coupling agent or a long-chain alkyltitanate coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, alone or in combination with secondary pesticide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or pesticides which are water soluble. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Described is a process for repelling house flies and mosquitoes from a user of soap comprising the steps of:(i) forming an insect repelling soap consisting essentially of a soap base and in intimate contact with the soap base an insect repellent quantity and concentration of a mixture of compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR1## (ii) applying the thus-formed insect repellent soap to a user in a sufficient quantity to repel insects from the user.

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper salt, a polyamine and a fatty amine and are used for preserving wood from fungi and termites.

Abstract: An herbal treatment for plant growth comprising a water solution of extracts of the type withdrawn at elevated temperature from Artemesia plants and the like, applicable to the root structure of plants and as an external spray.

Abstract: Aqueous plant cryoprotectant composition containing between about 0.005 and 25 wt. % tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl amine or mixtures thereof and method of increasing the resistance of plant tissue to damage caused by freezing conditions comprising applying to the plant tissue surfaces at ambient non-freezing temperatures an aqueous solution containing an effective amount of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl amine or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A composition for preventing or limiting the attack and infestation of trees by pine bark beetles, by inhibiting the response of the beetles to their aggregation pheromones. The composition comprises a green leaf volatile selected form six carbon alcohols, aldehydes, their derivatives such as acetates, and mixtures thereof. The green leaf volatile may be employed alone or in combination with an additional, known inhibitor of the pheromone response of the beetle.

Abstract: Described is a method for repelling insects including housing flies and mosquitoes using as the effective repellent, a mixture of chemical compounds having the structures: ##STR1##

Abstract: A method for reducing the proliferation of dust mites in substrates inhabited by dust mites is accomplished by contacting the substrates such as bedding materials, rugs and upholstered furniture with a sufficient amount of finely divided salt which functions as an acaricide against dust mites, thereby killing the dust mites.

Abstract: A method of performing angiography of the occular fundus of an eye of a patient includes the steps of injecting intravenously calcein into the patient in an effective amount immediately prior to angiography and performing angiography on the patient. The invention further discloses a method of performing photocoagulation therapy and/or photodynamic therapy and angiography of the ocular fundus of an eye of a patient which includes the steps of performing photocoagulation therapy, injecting intravenously calcein into the patient in an effective amount immediately prior to angiography, and performing angiography on the patient.

Abstract: A method of controlling fungus is provided which comprises contacting said fungus with a fungicidally effective amount of a compound having the following structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a halogen atom, andR.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted, straight or branched alkyl having from about 1 to 6 carbon atoms,alkoxy having from about 1 to 6 carbon atoms,halo, provided that when any R.sup.1 is chloro, n is 2 and at least one R.sup.1 is meta-chloro,substituted or unsubstituted sulfamoyl, andsubstituted or unsubstituted carbamoyl,where n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: A compound expressed by the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.11, R.sub.21 and R.sub.31 are identical with or different from each other and each denotes a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a haloalkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylthio group, an aryl or an aralkyl group which aromatic ring is optionally substituted appropriately by one to three substituents or a heterocyclic group optionally substituted appropriately by one to three substituents, or R.sub.11 and R.sub.21 may together form an alkylene group, Y denotes O or NOH, with a proviso that where R.sub.21 (or R.sub.11) and R.sub.31 denote a hydrogen atom at the same time, R.sub.11 (or R.sub.21) cannot represent an n-butyl group. This compound is useful as an antifungal agent.

Abstract: N-lower alkyl neoalkanamides (N-lower alkyl trialkylacetamides of certain types) of 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the lower alkyl thereof and of 5 to 14 carbon atoms in the neoalkanoyl (or trialkylacetyl) group, e.g., N-methyl- and N-ethyl neodecanamides and N-methyl and N-ethyl neotridecanamides, are new compounds, secondary amides which have insect repellent properties, being especially effective against cockroaches, e.g., the German cockroach. However, they are also useful as repellents for other insects, including American cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, fleas, ants, and lice. Additionally, they may repel arachnids, such as spiders, ticks and mites. The new neoalkanamides may be synthesized easily, as by reacting a primary lower alkyl amine with a neoalkanoyl halide, e.g. by reacting methyl amine or ethyl amine with neodecanoyl chloride. The most effective of the described amides for insect repellency are normally liquid and are sufficiently volatile to be detectable in air by insects.

Abstract: A kairomonal lure for use in combination with a ectoparasitic insect trap, particularly flea and tick traps, simulates the presence of a potential host animal. The lure comprises a heat source and a semiochemical substance.