Abstract: The present invention, therefore, relates to a method for prophylaxis, control or reduction of fungi in a textile substrate, which comprises applying to a textile substrate that is susceptible to fungal infestation an amount effective for the prophylaxis, control or reduction of fungi of at least one fungicidal compound. The invention further provides a method for the prophylaxis, control or reduction of both fungi and dust mites in a textile substrate, which comprises co-application to a textile substrate that is susceptible to fungal and dust mite infestation of a prophylactic or acaricidally effective amount of a suitable acaricide and a prophylactic or fungicidally effective amount of at least one fungicidal compound.

Abstract: A multi-layer wood pest barrier having a prolonged lifetime that can be as long as the life of a building or structure to be protected. The lifetime protection is achieved by binding at least one pesticide within a continuous or discontinuous polymer matrix layer thereby substantially reducing release of the pesticide from the matrix. The release rate of the pesticide from the matrix can be controlled by the use of a carrier such as carbon black. The release of the pesticide from the barrier can be further controlled by inclusion of additional layers which can make the barrier substantially non-releasing.