Abstract: A convertible device that is transformable from a storage bag to a marine signal flag by providing water permeable open mesh body of hollow material with stitched edges and an access opening. Rods on the interior of the body are attached to diagonally opposed corners. The rods disconnect to provide a bag form. The rods connect to provide a rigid brace between the diagonally opposed corners of the interior of the material to provide a flag form. Eyelets along a stitched edge of the material are used to attach the device to a flag pole.

Abstract: A repellant composition for ground rooting animals is disclosed that includes a limestone carrier of capsicum powder and a limestone sorbent for castor oil that each has a limestone coating bound to them by a binding agent. The limestone sorbent is porous and provides a long-sustained release of repellant elements from the composition, while providing a composition that is dry to the touch. The repellant composition is spread on the ground, drenched to work it into the ground and then allowed to dry. The composition maintains effectiveness for several months while being beneficial to soil.