Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling pests. A ready-to-use barrier and knockdown pesticide composition comprises a killing agent; a knockdown agent; a surface-active agent; and a carrier, and the composition is a water-in-oil emulsion. A method for controlling pests comprises applying the RTU barrier and knockdown pesticide composition directly to a target pest using a sprayer. The present compositions and methods provide average users an immediate indication of the knockdown efficiency against target pests.

Abstract: A non-powered insect repellent device can include a heating element, a removable cover, an insect repellent element, and a housing. The heating element can include a chemical compound configured to generate heating energy via an exothermic reaction. The removable cover can be coupled with a portion of the heating element. The portion of the heating element can be exposed to air with the removable cover at least partially removed from the heating element. The insect repellent element can emanate insect repellent solution in response to the heating energy. The housing can define a cavity, a first opening, and a second opening. Air can flow through the first opening to the heating element. The housing is configured to provide vaporized insect repellent solution through the second opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling pests. A ready-to-use barrier and knockdown pesticide composition comprises a killing agent; a knockdown agent; a surface-active agent; and a carrier, and the composition is a water-in-oil emulsion. A method for controlling pests comprises applying the RTU barrier and knockdown pesticide composition directly to a target pest using a sprayer. The present compositions and methods provide average users an immediate indication of the knockdown efficiency against target pests.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nootkatone-containing compositions and methods of using the same for repelling bugs or insects. A bug or insect repellent composition comprises nootkatone or an analogue or derivative thereof; and a carrier. The composition can further include a dispersing agent, a solvent, a synergist or functional enhancer, and/or other functional ingredient. A method of repelling insects and bugs comprises applying the composition according to the present disclosure to a subject, surface, substrate, space, or a location, whereby the insects or bugs are repelled or prevented from attaching thereto.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling pests. A ready-to-use barrier and knockdown pesticide composition comprises a killing agent; a knockdown agent; a surface-active agent; and a carrier, and the composition is a water-in-oil emulsion. A method for controlling pests comprises applying the RTU barrier and knockdown pesticide composition directly to a target pest using a sprayer. The present compositions and methods provide average users an immediate indication of the knockdown efficiency against target pests.