Abstract: A stomach-action molluscicide, which includes a metal complexone and a suitable additive for enhancing the molluscicidal activity of the metal complexone. The additive may be selected from a surfactant or an additional source of ferric ions. Examples of the surfactant include sodium dodecyl sulphate or sorbitan monostearate, while an example of the additional source of ferric ions is ferric orthophosphate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing different stages of pathogenic protozoans in a gel and to their use for controlling rodents.

Abstract: An animal controllant comprises a shellfish waste material mixed with a binding agent and applied to plants such that the controllant repels or attracts animals therefrom, depending on the animal desired to be controlled. The shellfish waste material typically comprises shell and/or tissue material of crab, lobster, mussel, shrimp, clam, oyster, and mixtures thereof, and the binding agent typically comprises clay, corn oil and/or ground corn. A colorant such as alfalfa, which may also act as a binder, may also be added to the controllant formulation. The controllant may be applied to plants by itself or with the aid of an adhesive. The repellent may also be applied to a substrate such as a flag or a protective tube, which is then positioned on or about the plant.

Abstract: A method for controlling insects, such as ants, comprising orally administering to the insects an effective amount of a food energy inhibitor consisting essentially of cellulose spent grain in a particulate form, mixed with an attractant without the addition of an insecticide, pesticide or poison.

Abstract: A method for controlling a population of social insects such as ants, wasps or cockroaches by administering to a minor fraction of the population an effective amount of a composition that includes a bait and a 1-phenylpyrazole-type compound, particularly 5-amino-3-cyano-1-[2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4-[(trifluoromethyl)sulphinyl]-1H-pyrazole.

Abstract: Disclosed are a breeding method of a female pig for propagation characterized by feeding at least one lipid selected from a fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms which has a melting point falling in a range of −60 to 40° C. and an iodine value falling in a range of 30 to 470 and which has 2 to 6 double bonds in a molecule, a triglyceride containing the above fatty acid and a metal salt of the above fatty acid, and a feed for a female pig for propagation containing the above lipid in a proportion of 0.5 to 10% by weight in terms of the fatty acid described above. According to the breeding method of a female pig for propagation of the present invention, breeding results can be elevated by further increasing a litter size, allowing the number of delactation to grow large, shortening the days of returning estrus and increasing an annual average delivery frequency.

Abstract: An animal controllant comprises a shellfish waste material mixed with a binding agent and applied to plants such that the controllant repels or attracts animals therefrom, depending on the animal desired to be controlled. The shellfish waste material typically comprises shell and/or tissue material of crab, lobster, mussel, shrimp, clam, oyster, and mixtures thereof, and the binding agent typically comprises clay, corn oil and/or ground corn. A colorant such as alfalfa, which may also act as a binder, may also be added to the controllant formulation. The controllant may be applied to plants by itself or with the aid of an adhesive. The repellent may also be applied to a substrate such as a flag or a protective tube, which is then positioned on or about the plant.

Abstract: Methods are described for controlling larvae, subadult and adult ticks and fleas on mammals, e.g. rodents. The methods involve feeding a diet composition to mammals in the wild containing a systemic insecticide or insect growth regulator. Optionally, the compositions can also contain a rodenticide.

Abstract: The invention provides a rodenticide comprising cellulosic material which is non-toxic to humans but which causes rodents to excrete body fat and/or adipose tissue. Suitable material is obtainable from the core of the cob of maize hybrid DK 446, a hybrid characterised by normally growing to a height of 2.7 to 3.3 metres (9 to 11 feet) and by normally having a single giant ear of corn. The cellulosic material is mixed with a bait attractant such as sugar beet or unrefined molasses and formed into pellets. The rodenticide is non-toxic when fed at controlled dosage levels (e.g. up to 15 g/kg per day) but toxic when the rats are allowed free access. Maize hybrids DK 401, DK 442, DK 512, DK 560, DK 588, DK 591, DK 604, DK 628, DK 634 and DK 512wx may also be used instead of hybrid DK 446.

Abstract: A planting method for preventing pests, especially snails, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a biodegradable material, (b) adding a pesticide into the biodegradable material, and (c) spreading the pesticide-added biodegradable material on a plant-growing substrate. Therefore, a plant growing on the plant-growing substrate will not undergo the damage of pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.

Abstract: Termites can be controlled by applying an effective amount of N-[2-chloro-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N′-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea supported on cellulose.

Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.

Abstract: A packaged animal poison includes a binder/rodenticide/bait mix molded into a cellulosic housing. The housing is covered with a removable cover. The housing defines an internal cavity in which the rodenticide is disposed, a lower wall extending laterally beyond the cavity, and an outer lower surface with adhesive at its underside. The package itself may also contain rodent attractant material and/or a human aversion agent.

Abstract: Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and menthol. The edible films are effective at killing the plaque-producing germs that cause dental plaque, gingivitis and bad breath. The film can also contain pharmaceutically active agents. Methods for producing the films are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies.

Abstract: Termite foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits and attractants for termites are provided. This termite matrix is preferred by termites over naturally-occurring foods such as deadwood, trees and wood used in human constructions, and other known termite matrices. It comprises cellulose, water and termite-preferred nutrients. Methods of monitoring the presence of termites using such matrices, and methods of controlling termites using such matrices to deliver termite toxins are also provided.

Abstract: An effective, readily ingested molluscicidal bait poison includes a mollusc bait and a second component. The second component can contain a transition metal compound and a complexing agent, and/or the complex of a transition metal compound and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is preferably iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), including sodium IDS (IDS Na-Salt), iminodifumaric acid (IDF), iminoditartaric acid (IDT), iminodimaleic acid (IDMAL), ethylenediaminedifumaric acid (EDDF), ethylenediaminedimalic acid (EDDM), iminodimalic acid (IDM), ethylenediamineditartaric acid (EDDT), ethylenediaminedimaleic acid (EDDMAL), and salts thereof.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions comprising:

Abstract: Nitrogen containing compounds are effective as subterranean termite feeding stimulants/aggregants and as masking agents for concealing the presence of other compounds which are repellents to termites, when they are used in low concentrations, less than or equal to about 1000 ppm (0.1%, by weight). The nitrogen containing compounds may be formulated alone, or optionally in a bait or in combination with other compounds effective for controlling or marking subterranean termites.

Abstract: A food composition for feeding to worms to enhance their desirability to predators and process therefor is disclosed. The composition contains a xanthene dye which is applied to the surface of or admixed with a nutritionally acceptable carrier in an amount sufficient to enhance the worm's detection by the visual color receptors of a fish.

Abstract: The entomopathogenic fungus Paecilomyces fumosoroseus and certain related species, such as P. javanicus are useful for controlling infestations by subterranean termites, particularly those belonging to the family Rhinotermitidae. The family Rhinotermitidae includes two species of subterranean termites having extremely high economic importance in the United States; namely the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptoterimes formosanus Shiraki), and the native (North American) subterranean termite (Reticulitermes flavipes). Large numbers of infectious propagules of the fungus, such as blastospores and conidia can be readily cultured on media that are easily and inexpensively prepared and incorporated into formulations for controlling termites. These fungi are useful for protecting living trees, plants, wood, wood structures, and other cellulosic materials susceptible to termite infestation and damage.

Abstract: A method and composition for controlling fossorial rodents are disclosed. The composition is a mixture of water, a foaming agent and a respiratory irritant. The respiratory irritant is preferably finely ground white mustard seeds. The mixture is aerated through a nozzle and pumped into the rodent burrow to exterminate the resident rodent.

Abstract: Process for the protection of a building that has already been built or is going to be built, whereby an effective amount of an insecticidally active compound is spread around or under the said building at discrete locations. The insecticide may be an arylpyrazole.

Abstract: An insecticidal bait composition which is particularly useful against social insects, such as cockroaches and ants is disclosed. The bait composition comprises a solid or semi-solid bait matrix including a food material for an insect and one or more non-microencapsulated insecticides in an amount effective to act essentially as a primary kill agent and one or more microencapsulated insecticides, excluding pyrethroids, in an amount effective to act essentially as a secondary kill agent, the non-microencapsulated insecticide and microencapsulated insecticide being the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for controlling insects (1; 7; 10), which is approximately fruit-shaped and which has a three-dimensional structure (2) with open spaces (4) and with a plurality of surfaces (3) within the said structure, which surfaces can be directly contacted by insects from outside the structure (2).

Abstract: Pesticidal and/or antimicrobial biological agent-infected arthropod cadavers are formulated by applying a coating agent once on the surface of the cadaver which either (a) prevents the cadavers from sticking together and/or rupturing or (b) acts as an adhesive for a powder or granule applied to the cadaver to prevent sticking and rupturing. The formulated cadavers maintain or improve infectivity, reproducibility, and survivability. The formulated cadavers can be partially desiccated to improve on shelf-life.

Abstract: A system for the dissemination of pheromone bearing carrier substrates which includes an airplane/helicopter mountable carrier substrate dispenser, the actuation for release of the carrier substrates loaded into the dispenser being controlled from the cockpit of the plane/helicopter. Each carrier substrate has one A member card and at least one B member card released upon actuation of the dispenser, for disposition of the carrier substrates within treetops, where the pheromone will be released automatically from the substrate of the card to dissipate into the ambient air. The released pheromone acts to confuse male members of a particular pest insect, such that the males are impeded in their efforts to locate females of that specie who would also be disseminating pheromone, to thereby interfere with the mating cycle of such pest insects.

Abstract: Methods of assaying insects for pesticide resistance and to identify insect species are based on feeding disruption caused by insecticide such as the biopesticide Bacillius thuringiensis toxin (Bt). Further provided are methods for monitoring insecticide resistance in a population of insects, as well as methods of screening compounds for insecticidal activity. Insecticide resistance can be assessed at the level of an individual insect or at population levels. Apparatus and dehydrated insect meal pads useful in such assays are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies.

Abstract: A solid active, sensitive encapsulant and/or a liquid encapsulant component which contains an active, sensitive encapsulant, is admixed with at least one plasticizable matrix material, a matrix component which is substantially non-plasticizable at temperatures lower than the decomposition temperature of the encapsulant and which increases the rate of release of the encapsulant from the matrix, and a liquid plasticizer to obtain a formable, extrudable, cuttable, mixture or dough. The matrix material is plasticized by the liquid plasticizer and the encapsulation of the active encapsulant, such as a live microorganism or an enzyme, is accomplished at a low temperature and under low shear conditions. The active component is encapsulated and/or embedded in the plasticizable matrix component or material in a continuous process to produce discrete, solid particles. The formable mixture may be obtained without or substantially no cooking or gelatinizing of the matrix ingredients.

Abstract: A hair dye composition containing at least one of the following compounds: 1

Abstract: A bait carrier for pesticides comprising a waste product selected from the group consisting of bakery waste, confectionery waste, snack waste and cereal waste. The waste product has a particle size between 6 mesh and 100 mesh and a density between 6 pounds per cubic foot and 40 pounds per cubic foot. After production of the bait carrier, pesticides are added to the carrier by others. The bait carrier serves as an attractant bait for delivery of the pesticide to a pest.

Abstract: A molluscicidal material having a predetermined size, composed of an interior core having predetermined properties, at least one adhesive, a mollusk attractant and a molluscicide coating, and the process of treating plants and mollusks with the same.

Abstract: An animal controllant comprises a shellfish waste material mixed with a binding agent and applied to plants such that the controllant repels or attracts animals therefrom, depending on the animal desired to be controlled. The shellfish waste material typically comprises shell and/or tissue material of crab, lobster, mussel, shrimp, clam, oyster, and mixtures thereof, and the binding agent typically comprises clay, corn oil and/or ground corn. A colorant such as alfalfa, which may also act as a binder, may also be added to the controllant formulation. The controllant may be applied to plants by itself or with the aid of an adhesive. The repellent may also be applied to a substrate such as a flag or a protective tube, which is then positioned on or about the plant.

Abstract: A dry composition of an ionophore antibiotic such as monensin comprising from 10 to 95% (when expressed as the sodium salt) of at least one crystalline ionophore antibiotic, from 0 to 10% antifoam agent(s), from 0.1 to 20% wetting and/or surfactant agent(s), from 0.1 to 10% dispersal agent(s), and from 0.1 to 20% suspension agent(s). The use of the composition is as a suspension in water alone or in conjunction with a milk replacer composition and/or a milk extender composition in water as a calf feed composition.

Abstract: An ingestible mollusc poison contains a simple metal compound, an activity enhancing additive such as ethylene diamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) and derivatives thereof, and a carrier material edible to molluscs. In one embodiment the active agent of the mollusc poison may be in the form of a metal complex of EDDS. The composition may be used alone or in conjunction with molluscicidal co-active agents and/or fertilizers.

Abstract: A stomach-action molluscicide including a metal complexone as an active ingredient The term “complexone” as used herein refers to an organic ligand containing at least one iminodiacetic group —N(CH2CO2H2)2 or two aminoacetic groups —NHCH2CO2H which form stable complexes with most cations. Preferably, the complexone is a derivative of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for attracting scarabs. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating scarabs, and/or protecting plants susceptible to scarab damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to attractants for use in yellow jacket traps. The attractants have improved overall effectiveness in attracting yellow jackets, in attracting a broader spectrum of yellow jacket species and in attracting yellow jackets in the several phases of their life cycles when their food requirements vary.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for controlling terrestrial molluscs. In one aspect, compositions of the present invention are ingestable poisons that are lethal to terrestrial molluscs. In particular, compositions of the present invention comprise an active ingredient for controlling terrestrial mollusc, wherein the active ingredient comprises a complex of edetic acid (i.e., ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid or EDTA), preferably a metal EDTA complex.

Abstract: A product and method for reducing and preventing the ingestion of substrates by avians wherein the substrates are disposed within an avian house. The product is a bird repellent in combination with a substrate disposed within an avian house. As a result of the reduced ingestion of substrates such as litter, healthier avians are achieved.

Abstract: A liquid insecticide solution comprising a 5% to 20% water solution of a disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (“DOT”) mixture comprising disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, colored pigment, and a bittering agent of either sucrose octa-acetate and denatonium benzoate, is provided. Preferably, the insecticide solution is prepared by stirring a powdered DOT mixture into water. Methods for treating wood surfaces and preparing bait stations with liquid insecticide solutions prepared with D.O.T. mixtures are also provided.

Abstract: An oat bran-dried milk particulate mixture containing a bacterial pesticide such as one or more of a viable Gram negative organism, e.g. Pseudomonas, Enterobacter and Serratia marcescens has been found to eliminate or decrease populations of cockroaches and other insects. With an appropriate bait formulation containing bacteria, insects, including carpenter ants, termites and fire ants of any variety, can be controlled. Termite bait of course would preferably involve a cellulosic material. Carpenter ants may be baited more properly by a particulate mixture comprising, for example, peanut extract (peanut butter or the like). An important aspect of the present invention is including an appropriate bacterial pesticide with insect food. The pesticide is preferably slow-acting, not killing the insects immediately.

Abstract: New pesticidal compositions which comprise at least one signal substance, at least one UV absorber which is only sparingly miscible with water, at least one unsaturated oil which is only sparingly miscible with water and, if desired, pesticidally active compounds and/or additives, a process for the preparation of the new compositions, and their use for controlling insects and undesirable representatives of the order Acarina.

Abstract: A composition for treating a substrate to control dust mite populations thereon. The composition includes a fluoropolymer, a biocide, and an acaricide.

Abstract: A bait carrier for pesticides comprising a waste product selected from the group consisting of bakery waste, confectionery waste, snack 5 waste and cereal waste. The waste product has a particle size between 6 mesh and 100 mesh and a density between 6 pounds per cubic foot and 40 pounds per cubic foot. After production of the bait carrier, pesticides are added to the carrier by others. The bait carrier serves as an attractant bait for delivery of the pesticide to a pest.

Abstract: Nutritional solutions and methods of making same are disclosed. The solutions include protein, lipid, and a carbohydrate source including high amylose starch and guar gum.

Abstract: An ingestible mollusc poison contains a simple metal compound, an activity enhancing additive such as ethylene diamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) and derivatives thereof, and a carrier material edible to molluscs. In one embodiment the active agent of the mollusc poison may be in the form of a metal complex of EDDS. The composition may be used alone or in conjunction with molluscicidal co-active agents and/or fertilizers.

Abstract: Significant concentrations of naphthalene were detected in carton nests of Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, collected from Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana. This is the first report of naphthalene being associated with termites or any other insects. Naphthalene and other compounds associated with termite carton nests may be used to increase termite bait acceptance. New attractant molecules include 2-phenoxyethanol. New feeding stimulants include ergosterol. A list of volatile compounds associated with termite nests is presented, compounds that may be used to detect termite nests.