Abstract: Disclosed herein are microemulsion insecticides that do not contain conventional actives. The microemulsion form permits insects to be killed by an oil/surfactant combination.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stable microemulsions that contain insecticides or other insect control agents, and methods for their use. The microemulsions have above 20% hydrocarbon, yet use below 7.5% emulsifier. They can be delivered in aerosol form using a hydrocarbon propellant. A phenol sanitizer can also be included.

Abstract: A re-useable aerosol container is disclosed. Such an aerosol container defines an aperture and an inner chamber for containing a fluid. The aerosol container includes an aerosol valve for dispensing fluid contained within the aerosol container. The aerosol container further defines a neck surrounding the aperture and further includes a plug defining a cavity that is removably insertable into the inner chamber via the aperture. The plug includes a collar surrounding its cavity. The plug collar and the aerosol container neck are so relatively dimensioned and adapted as to be removably engageable in a fluid-tight manner when the plug cavity is inserted into the aerosol container inner chamber via the aerosol container aperture. The aerosol container further includes dry chemical formulation ingredients, disposed within the plug cavity. Such dry chemical ingredients, when mixed with water, are able to produce gas, for purposes of pressurizing the fluid container chamber.

Abstract: A novel arthropodicidally-active composition-of-matter is disclosed. Such comprises an aqueous lower alkanol solvent, a toxicant contained within the solvent, and an effective amount of an emulsifier, also contained within the solvent, for forming a foam matrix of predetermined stability. Also disclosed are methods for producing such a composition-of-matter.

Abstract: A novel arthropodicidally-active composition-of-matter is disclosed. Such a composition-of-matter comprises an aqueous lower alkanol solvent, and a toxicant as well as an emulsifier, both contained within the solvent. The amount of emulsifier, relative to the amount of solvent, is effective for forming a foam matrix that is able to collapse after a predetermined period of time thereby to form an arthropodicidally-active film. Also disclosed are methods for producing such an arthropodicidally-active film.

Abstract: A novel arthropodicidally-active composition-of-matter is disclosed. Such comprises an aqueous lower alkanol solvent, a toxicant contained within the solvent, and an effective amount of an emulsifier, also contained within the solvent, for forming a foam matrix of predetermined stability. Also disclosed are methods for producing such a composition-of-matter.

Abstract: Aerosol stable foam insecticide bait composition suitable for crawling insects which comprises a film forming edible foam carrier, an attractant suitable to be carried by the foam and a toxicant which should be non-repellent, is disclosed. The foam is comprised of a film forming water soluble polymer which contains an emulsifier. The composition is formulated so that it can be pressurized within a container. Upon release into a crevice, the foam expands and coats the entire intersurface, then contracts upon drying to present a passageway for the insects to contact the toxicant. The film forming polymer may be of an edible nature such that social insects such as ants will carry away pieces of the edible foam carrier into their nests where it will be fed to others within the colony thereby controlling or eradicating the colony.

Abstract: A reductive hydrogenolysis of a 2-substituted 1,3-benzodioxole is carried out employing a hydride-donating reducing agent system to produce a 2-alkoxyphenol.

Abstract: Novel 1,2,4-oxadiazole and thiadiazole esters and compositions containing same are described. The esters are useful as insecticides.