Abstract: A method of preparing a rapid acting bait composition which is water based and contains a water-sensitive insecticide as an active ingredient is described. The composition is easily applied into cracks and crevices and voids or other pest harborage areas to rapidly kill insect pests, particularly cockroaches. A kit is also described for preparation of the composition.

Abstract: Germicidal compositions with enhanced activity towards killing microbiological spores and vetgetative cells comprising certain quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), phenolic compounds, monohydric alcohols, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, triclocarban, triclosan or combinations thereof with one or more spore coat opening agents. The invention also provides for the application of the germicidal compositions to animate and inanimate surfaces to help kill germs and protect against the risk of infection from bacteria, molds, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and microbiological spores.

Abstract: The present invention features a sustained-release microcapsule for long-term pest controlling. In general, a microcapsule has a capsule core including active pest-control ingredients and diluents, and a capsule shell which physically separates the capsule core from the surrounding medium. Diluents are arranged to entrap active ingredients therein and to provide resistance to mass transfer of the active ingredients therethrough. The capsule shell generally includes the shell pores and provides additional resistance to mass transfer of the active ingredient therethrough. Diluents are selected from a class of material such that the mass transfer resistances existing in the capsule core and/or capsule shell depend on the temperature of the surrounding medium.

Abstract: Nitrogen containing compounds are effective as subterranean termite feeding stimulants/aggregants and as masking agents for concealing the presence of other compounds which are repellents to termites, when they are used in low concentrations, less than or equal to about 1000 ppm (0.1%, by weight). The nitrogen containing compounds may be formulated alone, or optionally in a bait or in combination with other compounds effective for controlling or marking subterranean termites.

Abstract: Oligosaccharides produced by an alternansucrase enzyme catalyzed reaction of sucrose with an acceptor oligosaccharide are effective as prebiotics for controlling enteric bacterial pathogens. Populations of enteropathogenic bacteria may be substantially reduced or inhibited by treatment of an animal with a composition comprising one or more of these oligosaccharides in an amount effective to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. The method is particularly effective for the control of Salmonella species, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, and Clostridia perfringens.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bait matrix which includes a gelling agent and a pesticide. The bait matrix is useful for controlling pests by attracting and poisoning them. The gel matrix is substantially weatherproof and hence can be used when exposed to the weather.

Abstract: A method of killing Aiptasia and Majana anemones in aquariums comprises filling a dispenser with an anemone killing mixture, comprising purified water, and effective amounts of calcium hydroxide and non-iodized salt, placing a tip of the filled dispenser near a mouth of an anemone and dispensing a small amount of the mixture such that it is consumed by the anemone. An anemone killing mixture comprises effective amounts of calcium hydroxide and non-iodized salt dissolved into and mixed in boiling purified water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insect repellent isolated from Foeniculum vulgare fruit, and more particularly, to an insect repellent comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of fennel oil which is isolated from Foeniculum vulgare fruit, (+)-fenchone and E-9-octadecenoic acid. The fennel oil, (+)-fenchone and E-9-octadecenoic acid of the present invention are provided as insect repellent components due to their lack of toxicity to people.

Abstract: A sustained release microcapsule comprises (a) an interfacially-polymerized polymer shell comprising at least one shell stabilizer; and (b) a fill composition comprising (1) at least one semiochemical and (2) at least one fill stabilizer.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a fungicidal composition useful for the treatment of fungal diseases of crops and which comprises in particular at least one vegetable oil with high siccative power, as well as a method of treating crops using such a composition.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric material, having microscopic particles of ionic copper encapsulated therein and protruding from surfaces thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling ectoparasites of small rodents, thereby preventing the transmission of diseases by arthropod vectors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shelf-life extending pesticide formulation, and methods of making and methods of use. The present invention prolongs the shelf-life many fold. In addition, methods of controlling insects on cattle are also provided.

Abstract: A method of feeding ruminants, the method including feeding a ruminant a fluid animal feed during a feeding period, the fluid animal feed including an animal feed component and the ruminant consuming greater than about 1.25 pounds of the animal feed component per day, based on the dry weight of the animal feed component, during the feeding period; and the method further including feeding the ruminant a psyllium composition during the feeding period.

Abstract: Granulated forms of various active ingredients can be prepared with a small amount of a dissolvable polymer and a solvent for that polymer. The solvent dissolves at least a portion of the polymer. This dissolved polymer acts as a particle lubricant for the extrusion process and, when the solvent is removed, as a binder for the final extrudate. A poly(alkylene oxide) is preferred and, in the presence of a small amount of solvent, dissolves sufficiently to provide lubricity to the extrusion mixture that the solids can be extruded with little friction and associated local temperature rise thru the extrusion die.

Abstract: An anti-fungal product is comprised of at least three delayed release dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the anti-fungal product being reached in less than about twelve hours after initial release of anti-fungal from the product.

Abstract: An antifungal composition suitable for parenteral administration to a mammal includes an amount of pimaricin or an antifungal derivative thereof that is effective to inhibit the growth of a fungal infection in a mammal; a pharmaceutically acceptable dipolar aprotic solvent; and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous secondary solvent. The composition can be used in methods of preventing or treating a systemic fungal infection in a mammal. The composition can be prepared by dissolving pimaricin or an antifungal derivative thereof in the pharmaceutically acceptable dipolar aprotic solvent; adding to the solution a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous secondary solvent; and in a preferred method, by subsequently lypohilizing the composition, whereby a dry, shelf-stable composition is produced. This dry composition can be reconstituted into an aqueous solution suitable for parenteral administration.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insect repellent composition. The composition has an amount of an insect repellent active effective to repel insects when the composition is applied to the skin, and an amount of a urethane polymer sufficient to form a film on the surface of the skin. The composition also has a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. Also disclosed is a method of repelling insects from the skin by applying the composition to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for producing a calcium phosphate cement or filler which hardens in a temperature dependent fashion in association with an endothermic reaction. In the reaction a limited amount of water is mixed with dry calcium phosphate precursors to produce a hydrated precursor paste. Hardening of the paste occurs rapidly at body temperature an is accompanied by the conversion of one or more of the reactants to poorly crystalline apatitic calcium phosphate. The hardened cements, fillers, growth matrices, orthopedic and delivery devices of the invention are rapidly resorbable and stimulate hard tissue growth and healing.