Abstract: There are disclosed novel formulations of avermectin compounds and a substrate which demonstrate markedly enhanced insecticidal activity over that which would be observed with other formulations. Avermectin natural product compounds and certain semisynthetic derivatives thereof are compounds known to be highly effective broad-spectrum antiparasitic and pesticidal agents. However, when such compounds are formulated into the instant composition, the activity observed is increased to at least 10-times that which would be expected. The instant substrate is preferably a highly dispersed, amorphous form of hydrophyllic silicon dioxide.

Abstract: A programmable, wide area insecticide (or other airborne chemical agent) dispensing system and method is disclosed in which a supply of a fluid insecticide is maintained and delivered under pressure to one or more spray heads which may be located remotely from the supply, as for example in various locations within a warehouse, dairy barn, or the like. A programmable controller effects the dispensing of the insecticide from the selected spray heads at predetermined times and in predetermined amounts so as to effectively control insects at various areas of the building at various times of the day so as to avoid indiscriminate spraying of the insecticide when it is not needed, or when it may interfere with activities within the building.

Abstract: In an insect lure for attracting and killing insects, particularly the housefly, a tubular formed base member incorporates a pair of end caps, at each end of the tube, with the tubular member being formed of a kraft base paper, wrapped with an outer layer of white paper, then being covered with a fluorescent paper that provides a superficial luminescent surface of attraction to such insects, said luminescent material is overprinted with silhouettes of insects, such as the housefly, usually in a clustered arrangement, and may have a poison located at the focal point of such cluster for enhancing the kill of any attracted insect, and, finally, a coating of a lacquer is applied over the fluorescent attractant, including any silhouettes imprinted thereon, and a highly viscous tackifier material is applied upon the lacquer barrier for enhancing insect adherence thereto.