Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising (a) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C12-24 fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing; and (b) a water-based liquid comprising at least one water softener selected from the group consisting of (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonic acid or a salt thereof and ethylene diamine tetraacetate or a salt thereof as well as methods and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural composition comprising at least three insect pathogenic viruses, selected from Autographica californica (Alfalfa Looper) multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV), Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrosis virus (HaNPV), Plutella xylostella granulovirus (PxGV), Spodoptera litura (oriental leafworm moth) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpltNPV) and Spodoptera exigua (beet armyworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeNPV).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting or improving plant health and/or plant growth of agricultural plants wherein the plants, the plant propagules, the seed of the plants and/or the locus where the plants are growing or are intended to grow are treated with an effective amount of a composition comprising the fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum or spores thereof. Further aspects of the invention relate to uses of a composition comprising the fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum or spores thereof for promoting or improving plant health and/or plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one active compound of group (II), which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one active compound of group (II), which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting or improving plant health and/or plant growth of agricultural plants wherein the plants, the plant propagules, the seed of the plants and/or the locus where the plants are growing or are intended to grow are treated with an effective amount of a composition comprising the fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum or spores thereof. Further aspects of the invention relate to uses of a composition comprising the fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum or spores thereof for promoting or improving plant health and/or plant growth.

Abstract: A hand-held device for removably holding a working pad on the lower end of a container that holds a fluid, such as a cleaning compound or a liquid wax, includes attachments for dispensing the fluid and for removably securing the working pad to the container. Gripping features are provided for hand use of the device so that the fluid can be applied to a surface and the surface can be polished by hand using a single device.