Abstract: A portable electronic insect controller is provided wherein a electrified alternately polarized grid surrounds a light emitting region of a camping lantern. The grid includes a bottom and top ring spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other. Bars attached to the rings extend upward from the bottom ring and downward from the top ring in a spaced arrangement. A grid bracket includes grid posts which attach to the bottom ring and extend downward to engage a collar which extends around the outside of the lantern and is pulled securely against the lantern by buckle snap connectors. A base is provided onto which the lantern is secured and into which is housed a power source for electrification of the grid. The power supply steps up voltage from either a direct current source or alternating current source to a high enough voltage to arc across from one bar to the next when an insert enters the region between the bars.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions obtained by mixing together water, hydroxyethyl cellulose and an organosilicon compound RSi(OR').sub.3, wherein R represents methyl, ethyl or vinyl and each R' represents methyl, ethyl or methoxyethoxy. The compositions are useful as primers and protective coatings for surfaces, particularly wood.