Abstract: A reversible insignia tab for use on the epaulets of uniforms including a first portion having a first color scheme and a second portion having a second color scheme, thereby allowing a wearer of the uniform to easily display either the first color scheme or the second color scheme using the same insignia tab.

Abstract: A removable and economical stiffener comprises a spring wire frame having a base member which resiliently biases two depending side members so as to maintain an epaulet in a relatively taut, planar condition.

Abstract: An improved insect-combatting device (e.g., for use against houseflies, gnats and mosquitoes) is disclosed. The device comprises a shaped solid body having a porous surface capable of gradually and continually releasing naled insecticide in an amount sufficient to provide an insecticidally active concentration of said naled over a prolonged period of time and comprises a synthetic resinous matrix material, from about 15 to about 35 weight percent of naled and a minor amount effective to retard spewing of the insecticide of finely divided silica particles and at least one C.sub.14 to C.sub.20 saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid or a salt or ester thereof. The device is formed from a mixture of the said synthetic resin, naled, finely divided silica particles, C.sub.14 to C.sub.

Abstract: An improved pet collar for combatting fleas and ticks is disclosed. The pet collar comprises a synthetic resinous matrix material, from about 5 to about 20 weight % of naled (dimethyl 1,2-dibromo-2,2-dichloroethyl phosphate) and from about 2 to about 12 weight % of a substantially non-volatile carbamate.

Abstract: An improved method for the formation of naled-containing synthetic resin shaped bodies is disclosed. A mixture of a synthetic resin, naled, and a surface porosity control component is extruded in the presence of an acid-resistant material (e.g., nickel or nickel alloys or the like). Other insecticides (e.g., carbamates) may also be included in the naled-containing mixture, if desired. The resulting extrudates are useful as pet collars or the like and are formed without substantial degradation of the naled as has been found to occur in attempts to extrude in the presence of carbon steel.

Abstract: An improved insect-combatting device (e.g., for use against houseflies, gnats and mosquitoes) is disclosed. The device comprises a shaped solid body having a porous surface capable of gradually and continually releasing naled insecticide in an amount sufficient to provide an insecticidally active concentration of said naled over a prolonged period of time and comprises a synthetic resinous matrix material, from about 15 to about 35 weight percent of naled and a minor amount effective to retard spewing of the insecticide of finely divided silica particles and at least one C.sub.14 to C.sub.20 saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid or a salt or ester thereof. The device is formed from a mixture of the said synthetic resin, naled, finely divided silica particles, C.sub.14 to C.sub.