Abstract: A consumable aqueous gel is provided for use in pest control. The gel sates the thirst of pests and increases the consumption of bait by pests. The gel is substantially free of biocides. The gel may be provided as a combination for use in a pest control device. The combination comprises an aqueous gel which is substantially free of biocides and a bait. A pest control device comprises a container having a first compartment containing an aqueous gel which is substantially free of biocides. A method of controlling pests comprises the step of deploying any of the aforementioned aqueous gel, combination according or pest control device. An aqueous gel which is substantially free of biocides may be used with or in a pest control device.

Abstract: A consumable aqueous gel is provided for use in pest control. The gel sates the thirst of pests and increases the consumption of bait by pests. The gel is substantially free of biocides. The gel may be provided as a combination for use in a pest control device. The combination comprises an aqueous gel which is substantially free of biocides and a bait. A pest control device comprises a container having a first compartment containing an aqueous gel which is substantially free of biocides. A method of controlling pests comprises the step of deploying any of the aforementioned aqueous gel, combination according or pest control device. An aqueous gel which is substantially free of biocides may be used with or in a pest control device.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thioacid amide derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, compositions, particularly feed additives, premixes and ready-for-use fodders, comprising the same, further to a method for increasing weight gain and improving fodder utilization of domestic animals.The new thioacid amide derivatives of the general formula (I), whereinR represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-18 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or C.sub.2-6 alkynyl andR.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen or methoxy, with the provisos thata) at least one of R and R.sup.1 is other than hydrogen;b) if R represents ethyl, R.sup.1 is other than hydrogen; andc) if R stands for methyl, R.sup.1 is other than hydrogen or methoxy,exhibit useful weight-gain increasing and fodder-utilization improving effects and can be used in animal husbandry, particularly in pig.

Abstract: This invention relates to fodder compositions, particularly feed additives, premixes and ready-for-use fodders, and a method for increasing weight-gain and improving fodder utilization of dimestic animals.The compositions according to the invention comprise as active ingredient a compound of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents methoxy or hydrogen andR stands for methyl; orR and R.sup.1 each denotes hydrogen; orR.sup.1 stands for hydrogen and R represents ethyl.The compounds of the general formula (I) known from the literature exhibit useful weight-gain increasing and fodder-utilization improving effects and can be used in animal husbandry.

Abstract: The invention relates to weight gain-increasing compositions, particularly fodder supplement, premix, drinking water supplement, bolus and/or microcapsule containing 0.001 to 90% by weight of 1-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(tertiary butylamino)-ethanol or a physiologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof as active ingredient in admixture with inert solid and/or liquid carrier(s).