Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable particles and compositions comprising biodegradable particles comprising at least one active ingredient. At least one active ingredient may be inside, throughout, or outside of the biodegradable particle. The at least one active ingredient may be at least one of a pesticide, a dye, an arthropod attractant, an arthropod repellent, an arthropod nutrition supplement, an enhancer of arthropod pest resistance, an enhancer of plant arthropod resistance, an enhancer of plant sprouting and development, a food supplement for mammal consumption, or a combination thereof. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such biodegradable microparticles and compositions, methods of using such biodegradable microparticles and compositions, and kits comprising such biodegradable microparticles and compositions.

Abstract: A spray nozzle holder has a pole member. A head device is removably attached to a top end of the pole member. The head member has a holding unit. A support rod extends from the holding unit. A mounting rod is removably attached to the top end of the pole member. The support rod is positioned through the mounting rod. A securing device is used for securing the holding unit at different angles.

Abstract: A spray nozzle holder has a pole member. A head device is removably attached to a top end of the pole member. The head member has a holding unit. A support rod extends from the holding unit. A mounting rod is removably attached to the top end of the pole member. The support rod is positioned through the mounting rod. A securing device is used for securing the holding unit at different angles.

Abstract: A cable and system for manufacturing the same is provided. The cable includes a core communications medium and an outer jacket surrounding the core communications medium. A plurality of grooves are in the outer surface of the outer jacket. Each of the grooves has a recess and an opening to access the recess, the recess having a larger width than the opening. Each of the plurality of conductors is exposed to the external environment and can be reached directly from the external environment.

Abstract: The present application affords control over tyrosine bonding in a variety of applications through the use of peroxidase enzymes, preferably wheat peroxidase 1, free radical scavengers, polyhydric alcohols, and protease. Methods of the present invention find utility in the bonding of polymers and proteins and are especially useful in the baking industry wherein the present invention will assist in consistently producing products of optimum quality.

Abstract: A hollow-end fastener starting tool and method to more efficiently seat a fastener in a desired location or aperture. The inside diameter of the hollow-end is slightly larger than the outside diameter of the fastener. To securely hold the fastener in the tool, a small dab of a tacky substance is put on the end of the fastener and the tacky end is inserted into the hollow end of the tool. The tacky substance holds the fastener in place inside the tool. The fastener is then inserted into the aperture or at some other desired location. Once started, the friction holding the fastener in place is greater than the friction holding the tacky end in the tool. The starting tool can be pulled away from the fastener, leaving the fastener in place for seating.

Abstract: Recombinant proteins have been developed for the immunization of animals against cryptosporidiosis. The Proteins are effective for the immunization of a variety of animals against Cryptosporidium parvum, particularly for the production of hyperimmune colostrum that may be used to confer passive immunity against the parasite. Isolated DNA sequences which encode these proteins have also been developed. The DNA sequences may be inserted into recombinant DNA molecules such as cloning vectors or expression vectors for the transformation of cells and the production of the proteins.