Abstract: A fish attractant applicator retains a quantity of fish attractant to allow a fisherman to easily and efficiently apply the fish attractant onto bait. The fish attractant applicator includes a first applicator support plate, a second applicator support plate, a first applicator pad, a second applicator pad, and a support mount. The first applicator support plate and the second applicator support plate support the first applicator pad and the second applicator pad, respectively. The first applicator pad and the second applicator pad are saturated with the fish attractant. The first applicator pad is offset to the second applicator pad to allow the fisherman to insert bait between the first applicator pad and the second applicator pad to impart the fish attractant onto the bait. The support mount, in conjunction with the first applicator support plate, secures the fish attractant applicator to a support on a dock or boat.

Abstract: A fish bite monitoring system is provided. In an embodiment, one or more motion sensors are attached to fishing equipment. The motion sensors are paired with one or more receivers, such that the motion of a fishing rod, with an attached sensor, will trigger an alarm in the attached motion sensor. The alarm in the attached motion sensor will also wirelessly transmit the alarm to one or more of the recievers. The monitoring system allows for a plurality of fishing rods to be monitored, wherein a user may configure which receiver will be alarmed when motion is detected one of the fishing rods.

Abstract: A tip for a fishing lure retrieval apparatus includes a tip body having an outer peripheral surface extending longitudinally between first and second tip body ends. The tip body is structured for threaded engagement with an extension handle, and includes a resilient appendage attached to the tip body at a location that is axially between the first tip body end which attaches to the handle, and the second tip body end. The resilient appendage may include a coil spring that projects from the outer peripheral surface and has formed therein slots distributed successively along the resilient appendage to receive a fishing line at a range of locations relative to the tip body.

Abstract: In one aspect, an insect trap is provided to comprise: a main body having formed with an opening exposing an inside thereof; an ultraviolet LED lamp comprising an ultraviolet LED, a substrate on the surface of which the ultraviolet LED is mounted, a base for forming an accommodation space for accommodating the substrate, and a pair of electrode pins protruding from the base so as to be electrically connected to the substrate; the pair of electrode pins being arranged in a UV emitting direction of the UV LED lamp; a mounting unit comprising a mounting plate placed inside the main body and a socket coupled to the mounting plate and securing the electrode pins to the mounting plate such that the UV LED lamp is placed inside the main body; and a trapping unit provided in the main body and located adjacent to the UV LED lamp.

Abstract: The present invention includes a new type of bait for wood-targeting pest baiting systems and methods of obtaining the bait. Certain embodiments of the present invention include a blue-stained wood either treated with a solution that includes blue-stain fungi or wood naturally infected with blue-stain fungi. Additional embodiments of the present invention include a blue-stained solution that may be applied to a wood substrate or to a non-wood bait matrix.

Abstract: An insect attracting station comprising a housing, a first attractant, and a second attractant. The housing at least in part defines an insect-receiving chamber. The housing is adapted and configured to permit ingress of insects into the insect-receiving chamber. The first attractant is positioned external to the insect-receiving chamber. The first attractant is adapted to lure insects toward the insect-receiving chamber. The housing and the 18 second attractant are adapted and configured such that the second attractant emits an odor from the insect-receiving chamber to lure insects from outside of the insect-receiving chamber to within the insect-receiving chamber. The second attractant is different from the first attractant.

Abstract: A system for trapping animals includes a cable and an enclosure adapted to be suspended above a trap area by the cable. A release mechanism includes a pivotable member, and the pivotable member is configured to rotate about a pivot support between an engaged position and a released position. The pivotable member in the engaged position supports the cable to hold the enclosure in a suspended position, and the pivotable member in the released position releases the cable to allow the enclosure to fall from the suspended position and enclose the trap area. The system further includes an actuator, which in an extended position holds the pivotable member in the engaged position. In a retracted position, the actuator releases the pivotable member to allow the pivotable member to rotate into the released position.

Abstract: An animal trap, according to one embodiment, includes: a first portion having upper and a lower ends; a second portion in sliding relationship with the first portion, the first and second portions being relatively positionable between cocked and deployed positions; a biasing mechanism for biasing the first and second portions towards the deployed position; a trigger mechanism for selectively locking the first and second portions in the cocked position; and an end unit removably coupled to the lower end of the first portion. The end unit includes: a base; at least two unique members extending from a bottom end of the base; and a bottom portion coupled to a distal end of each of the unique members. A first end of each of the unique members is coupled to the base, while each of the distal ends are at a second end of each of the unique members.

Abstract: A portable bird scare device uses airflow to create random movement of a sock. For example, a portable bird scare device can be constructed from a toolbox, marine fan, waterproof switch, deep-cycle battery, fuse, ripstop nylon tube, plumbing pipe and plumbing pipe connectors. A switch can control power between the fan and a battery protected by the fuse. The fan can drive air from within the toolbox through pipe and connectors to the ripstop nylon tube. By controlling the dimensions of the ripstop nylon tube, the ripstop nylon tube can be made to alternatively rise and collapse. By constructing the bird scare device in this manner, it can be made to fit the needs of an airport for a portable, all day, quiet device that can be placed in fields and within confined spaces (such as under bridges, within window wells, etc.) to scare birds due to the movement.

Abstract: A shark repelling assembly includes a conduit that is submerged in water to surround a swimming area. A plurality of radiation units is provided and each of the radiation units is coupled to the conduit. Each of the radiation units emits electromagnetic energy thereby facilitating each of the radiation units to repel a shark from the swimming area. The radiation units are spaced apart from each other and are distributed along an entire length of the conduit. A base unit is provided and the base unit is positioned on land. The base unit is in electrical communication with each of the radiation units and the base unit controls operational parameters of the plurality of radiation units.

Abstract: An animal decoy comprising a coil spring, where the coil spring is shaped to resemble at least a portion of a body of an animal, and an exterior fabric layer over at least a portion of the coil spring. The compressible coil spring inside the body is configured to expand to press the material into a shape of an animal torso when released and can be compressed to a generally flat position. The coil spring extends from a tail region to a lower neck region of the body. The body also includes a plurality of sleeves where each sleeve receives a pole to be inserted into the ground for support of the animal decoy. The animal decoy also includes a head and neck generally configured to resemble a three dimensional head and neck made of a solid material or of a construction similar to the body with an articulable neck.

Abstract: A composition including a poorly water-soluble agrochemical active compound and a solid medium including a saponification product of polyvinyl acetate including at least one of a sulfonic acid group and a sulfonate group is described. The poorly water-soluble agrochemical active compound is dispersed in the solid medium.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include an antimicrobial substrate surface. An example embodiment includes a structure that includes an antimicrobial surface on a substrate. The antimicrobial surface includes a plurality of nanostructures. Each nanostructure includes a nanopillar on the substrate. The nanopillar has a height. Each nanostructure also includes a head covering a distal end and at least part of the height of the nanopillar.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for the control or repellency of biting arthropods. The method comprises bringing the biting arthropods into contact with a biting arthropod repellent formulation. The biting arthropod repellent formulation comprises nootkatol separate from, or in combination, or in synergistic combination, with skin or plant derived compounds and compounds structurally similar to them (e.g., ketones, cyclic ketones, esters, gamma or delta lactones, and branched and/or unsaturated carboxylic acids), and/or one or more repellents selected from the group consisting of DEET®, para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD), Picaridin, ethyl 3-[acetyl(butyl)amino]propanoate (IR3535), and other nitrogen-containing repellents including amines, amides, and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for the control or repellency of biting arthropods. The method comprises bringing the biting arthropods into contact with a biting arthropod repellent formulation. The biting arthropod repellent formulation comprises nootkatone in combination, or in synergistic combination, with skin or plant derived compounds and compounds structurally similar to them (e.g., ketones, cyclic ketones, esters, gamma or delta lactones, and branched and/or unsaturated carboxylic acids), and/or one or more repellents selected from the group consisting of DEET®, para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD), Picaridin, ethyl 3-[acetyl(butyl)amino]propanoate (IR3535), and other nitrogen-containing repellents including amines, amides, and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidal formulations include a combination of an active herbicide, in particular, a cyclohexanedione oxime herbicide, and a stabilizing surfactant. The herbicidal formulations, for example, have improved storage stability. Methods for controlling weeds with the herbicidal formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed herein for at least one of (i) substantially reducing Plasmodium and/or oocyst development, (ii) substantially reducing mating success, (iii) substantially abolishing egg development after blood feeding, (iv) substantially reducing the mean survival rate; (v) substantially reducing at least one of the transmission of mosquito borne pathogens; and (vi) substantially reducing the propensity for mosquito biting comprising contacting adult, female mosquitoes with a composition comprising an effective amount of one or more non-steroidal ecdysone agonists. The one or more non-steroidal ecdysone agonists can be comprised indoor or outdoor surface.

Abstract: A method for controlling xylophages (e.g., termites, Asian Beetle, Emerald Ash borer, Weevils, Deathwatch Caterpillars, cockroaches) by inhibiting methane production of methanogenic Archaea in the digestive tract thereof. The inhibiting of the critical biochemical pathways specific to the methanogenic Archaea is achieved by contacting the xylophage with one or more antimethanogenic reagent (AMR) compounds. The AMRs may include, for example, naturally-occurring statins (which may be found in red yeast rice) or derivatives thereof, linoleic acid or related compounds, essential oils, certain synthetic compounds or combinations thereof. As a result, the effectiveness of the methanogenic Archaea to produce methane is compromised. This subsequently results into the malfunctioning of the xylophages' digestive system and provides a safe, natural, green and sustainable means of controlling the xylophages.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the prevention of citrus greening by application of liquid sugar to citrus leaves to otherwise inhibit, reduce and or eliminate the ability of psyllids to transmit the bacteria responsible for citrus greening. Liquid sugar, in either undiluted or diluted solutions, can be directly or indirectly applied to citrus leaves to treat psyllids at various stages of development. The use of liquid sugar to combat citrus greening can also increase the amount of caloric energy directly available to the citrus tree for photosynthesis, and provide energy to the soil to enhance microbial activity within the soil. Furthermore, the use of liquid sugar to prevent citrus greening is non-harmful to bees and can encourage the return of commercial beekeepers to citrus groves.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: What are described are compounds of the general formula (I) and agrochemically acceptable salts thereof their use in crop protection and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The present application relates to thiadiazole compounds, compositions containing such compounds, their use for controlling animal pests including arthropods, insects and nematodes, and to processes and intermediates for the preparation of the thiadiazole compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are amide 7-carboxybenzo[1,2,3]thiadiazoles and derivatives thereof having a general Formula I, as described herein. Combinations and compositions of these compounds are also disclosed. The compounds and compositions can be used as a plant stimulant. For example, the compounds compositions can be used to regulate the plant's growth, regulate the plant's metabolic processes, regulate the plant's physiological processes, prevent against effects of biotic stress in the plant, or prevent against effects of abiotic stress in the plant. In some embodiments, the composition can provide multiple disease resistance to plants infected with a fungus, virus, or bacteria.

Abstract: Pesticidally active polycyclic derivatives with 5-membered sulfur containing heterocyclic ring systems of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of the crop protection products which can be employed against harmful plants in tolerant crops of soybeans and which comprise, as herbicidally active substances, a combination of two or more herbicides.

Abstract: The following invention discloses a method for the control of plant diseases wherein a composition comprising a compound having the structure represented by one of the formulas from I to V, is applied to the plants. It also discloses the use of said compounds, or their salts for the stimulation of the natural defense and the induction of resistance against plant diseases. Moreover, it comprises the use of said compounds of structure represented by one of the formulas from I to V for the preventive or curative treatment of said diseases. A composition for agriculture, comprising a compound having the structure represented by one of the formulas from I to V, is also part of the invention.

Abstract: A synergistic agricultural formula including at least one diacyl or diaryl urea, such as a N,N?-diformylurea, and at least one mixture of nutrients, such as a mixture of micronutrients and/or macronutrients. This synergistic agricultural formula gives those skilled in the art the ability to regulate important phenotypical parameters that lead to a variety of important agronomic and horticulture traits which improve crop yield parameters leading beyond that of its individual components.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1), including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, (Formula (1)) wherein G, J, Q1, R4, Y2, Q2, R5 and Y1 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula (1) and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising alexidine, a solvent, an optional carrier polymer and one or more excipient or additives is disclosed. The antimicrobial composition is used to provide antimicrobial properties to a surgical device during surgery and after surgery. The antimicrobial composition is also used to disinfect a surgical device or a surgical site.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel veterinary compositions comprising an effective amount of a neonicotinoid compound and an effective amount of a N-arylpyrazole compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compositions for controlling ectoparasites in a non-human mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved composition for the control of parasites on animals, comprising comparably high amounts of active substances from the group of agonists of the nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors of insects (neonicotinoids) and from pyrethroids in a new and improved formulation comprising an aliphatic cyclic carbonate, an aromatic alcohol, sorbitan monolaurate (Span 20) and optionally additionally further active and/or auxiliary substances. In particular, the invention relates to the use of such compositions for the control of ectoparasites such as, in particular, lice, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and sand flies in pets such as, in particular, in dogs and ferrets.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing aqueous solutions of antimicrobial silanol quaternary ammonium compounds (SQACs) from premature polymerization where the stabilizing agent is selected from a list of antimicrobial, naturally occurring, renewable, volatile, liquid phytochemical essential oils that easily form crystal clear microemulsions when water is added to the concentrated SQAC/essential oil mixture. These non-foaming oil-in-water microemulsions have excellent long term storage stability, remain very low in viscosity and do not phase or precipitate for many months. Many essential oils found to be useful in this process are non-toxic food additives having pleasant scents, have low flammability yet are volatile enough to evaporate upon cure down of the SQAC, resulting in a higher concentration of SQAC in the cured, antimicrobial film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses of photo-labile compounds which are trehalose-6-phosphate or trehalose-6-phosphonate or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof in the treatment of water stress in plants. The invention also concerns methods and the use of the compounds for resurrection of water stressed plants, and for improvement of yield of crop plants under water stressed conditions compared with untreated plants.

Abstract: Gelatinous materials combined with the Colloidal Silver additive to formulate an antimicrobial product having cushioning properties. Embodiments of the present invention can include gelatinous materials selected from a group consisting of thermosetting polymer, Styrene-Ethylene-Butadiene-Styrene polymer (SEBS), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), and Polyurethane (PU) gelatin with and without a raised geometry on an outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention, which addresses the problem of providing a composition that has an excellent effect of controlling plant disease, provides a plant disease control composition that includes the Bacillus strain APM-1 (New strain of Bacillus, APM-1) which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-4838 and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethaboxam, tolclofos-methyl, metalaxyl, fludioxonil, and a carboxamide compound represented by formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a composition that has excellent plant disease controlling effects. Provided is a plant disease control composition that includes a new strain of Bacillus, APM-1, which has been deposited under ATCC Accession number PTA-4838, and one or more ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to endophytes, in particular endophytes associated with plants of the Brachiaria-Urochloa species complex, plants infected with the endophytes, products produced by the endophytes, and related methods.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a composition that has excellent plant disease controlling effects. Provided is a plant disease control composition that includes a new strain of Bacillus, APM-1, which has been deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-4838, and one or more succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a composition having excellent controlling effects with respect to pests and provides a pest control composition including bacillus strain APM-1 (new strain of Bacillus, APM-1) deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-4838 and one or more nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist compound.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for providing a benefit to a plant by associating the plant with a beneficial endophyte of the genus Penicillium, including benefits to a plant derived from a seed or other plant element treated with said endophyte. For example, this invention provides purified endophytes, synthetic combinations comprising endophytes, and methods of making and using the same. In particular, this invention relates to compositions and methods of improving soybean and maize plants.

Abstract: The conveyor belt (24) of an oven system and apparatus (20) is configured into ascending and descending spiral stacks (26) and (28) to define a central cylindrical channel (62). A pair of upper and lower fans (130) and (132) are positioned within the central channel (62) to circulate thermal processing fluid in upper and lower circuits vertically through the spiral stacks and also laterally toward the inlet of the fans (130) and (132) to set up upper and lower thermal processing zones in the spiral stacks and circulation routes for the cooking medium through the spiral stacks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray (10) for cooking food in an oven or a microwave oven. The tray (10) comprises a flat, non-flexible base plate (12) and at least one side wall (14) surrounding the base plate (12), whereby the base plate (12) and the at least one side wall (14) are integrally formed. The base plate (12) and the at least one side wall (14) have a lattice structure comprising a plurality of webs (16) and a plurality of openings (18) introduced by means of a laser and/or by punching out. The tray (10) further comprises guiding means (22) attached to the base plate (12) and/or the at least one side wall (14). At least 45% of a surface formed by the base plate (12) and the at least one side wall (14) is formed by the plurality of openings (18).

Abstract: A crispy textured ambient shelf-stable food product is formed from a dough that includes at least 50% by weight of a fruit and/or vegetable, starch and fat. The food product has a moisture content of less than 4% by weight and exhibits reduced moisture uptake such that the food product has a moisture content of less than 7% by weight after 2 weeks exposure to ambient conditions of 50% humidity at 23° C.

Abstract: Gluten-free tortillas are made from a composition including a gluten-free flour mixture constituting from 50-60% of weight of the composition, with the gluten-free flour mixture consisting of a combination of rice or tapioca flour, oat flour and quinoa flour. In particular embodiments, the flour mixture includes substantially equal amounts of the rice or tapioca flour, oat flour and quinoa flour by weight of the composition. In addition, the composition includes an enzyme for structural integrity purposes. In embodiments utilizing rice flour in the tri-flour blend, the composition can also comprises about 8% by weight of tapioca starch. Further, the gluten-free tortilla may be soft flat tortilla or a soft shaped tortilla having a formed shape selected from a cup, bowl, U- or square bottomed shaped taco shell, boat, tube, envelope or cone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for forming a product from a food mass, the system comprising a mould member, e.g. a mould drum with an axis of rotation and a feed pump.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for forming a product from a food mass, the system comprising a mould member e.g. a mould drum with an axis of rotation and a feed pipe.

Abstract: A method for storing and transporting fresh food is provided. The method includes the steps of: placing fresh food in a receptacle suitable for storing and transporting fresh food; providing a foam composition including a food grade surfactant, a gas, and an aqueous carrier; and at least partially covering the fresh food with the foam composition. The fresh food may be live seafood, meat, produce or processed food.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container refrigeration apparatus including a unit case of an inside air control system disposed outside a container, the unit case housing an air pump therein. The container refrigeration apparatus is provided with an air inlet unit independent of the unit case. The air inlet unit and the air pump are connected together by a tube. The air inlet unit is provided with a membrane filter, and is disposed above the unit case. Malfunctions of electrical components and corrosion on metallic components due to moisture permeation into the unit case are reduced.

Abstract: A comestible containing milk solids and method of its making includes providing a fat phase that has a fat and milk powder, providing a syrup phase that has a sweetener and a solid content between about 72% and about 88% by weight, followed by mixing the fat phase with the syrup phase in a weight ratio between 70% fat phase/30% syrup phase to 30% fat phase/70% syrup phase and forming the milk-base comestible from the mixed mass. The resulting comestibles deliver real milk in a shelf stable form in a product that has a clean taste and pleasant mouthfeel, with a non-grainy, non-mealy texture.