Abstract: The present invention relates to an ant or yellow jacket bait that is particularly effective for controlling carpenter ants. The bait is comprised mostly of sugars in a viscous and fluid form that may be readily dispensed into an ant station at room temperatures, and provides a moist, sweet surface that is attractive to ants.

Abstract: An improved termiticidal combination is formed by adding a liquid cellulose source to a standard liquid termiticide. The cellulose source may be a water soluble polyester such as a cellulose ether like methyl cellulose. The cellulose in the combination functions as termite bait, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the poison, even at lower concentrations, by inducing termites to ingest poisoned cellulose and return with it to share it with the colony. The liquid form allows the combination to be applied with a standard power sprayer, and permits laying of a continuous barrier or curtain as well as injection spraying into walls of structures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sustained release pheromone formation comprising the sex pheromone substance which is an aldehyde compound wherein the formation can prevent the degradataion of the aldehyde compound and release the compound at an uniformed rate during the control term of the subjective pest insects. The sustained release pheromone formation is obtained by mixing an aliphatic derivative of which number of carbon atoms is equal to or less than that of the sex pheromone substance with a C10-18 aldehyde which is a sex pheromone and then filling the resulting liquid mixture in a plastic container.

Abstract: Compositions and methods employing the compositions for attracting arthropods. The compositions comprise at least one compound of formula I and at least one compound from group II.

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.

Abstract: An effective poison bait composition is provided for the control of such objective pests as cockroaches, wherein the poison bait composition comprises (1) a pesticidally effective amount of a pesticidally active ingredient, (2) a carrageenan, and (3) glycerin. A methods of controlling objective pests is also provided, which utilizes the provided poison bait.

Abstract: Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive agent as a component selected for treating a population of aquatic organisms, at least one carrier component, and at least one coating component for regulating the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water or at least one bioactive agent and one joint-function component that can serve as both a carrier and coating to regulate the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water, with or without optional binder components and/or additional formulation materials. The components are selected to sink or float so that the complexes will permeate and/or remain in any planar or volumetric segment of a water column for a period of time that is sufficient to effectively treat a population of aquatic organisms.

Abstract: This invention relates to insect control with Camptotheca products, particularly, termiticides, baits, preservatives, and termite-resistant products. Natural or synthetic Camptothecin and/or one of its natural or synthetic analogs is applied to deter and/or eliminate termites, while flavonoids are applied to attract termites. CPTs and/or CPTs-containing plant matter is processed with cellulose products to produce termite-resistant products and structures.

Abstract: Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive agent as a component selected for treating a population of aquatic organisms, at least one carrier component, and at least one coating component for regulating the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water or at least one bioactive agent and one joint-function component that can serve as both a carrier and coating to regulate the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water, with or without optional binder components and/or additional formulation materials. The components are selected to sink or float so that the complexes will permeate and/or remain in any planar or volumetric segment of a water column for a period of time that is sufficient to effectively treat a population of aquatic organisms.

Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attractant amount of vapor of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol or mixtures thereof. In another aspect, the attractants provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-1-pentanol. By attracting male and female moths to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the moths.

Abstract: An insecticidal system for killing social insects comprises an insecticide together with a synthetic equivalent, such as 3-octanol, to at least one component of the alarm pheromone of the insect. The system is particularly effective against members of the Acromyrmex, Atta and Solenopsis species.

Abstract: Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive agent as a component selected for treating a population of aquatic organisms, at least one carrier component, and at least one coating component for regulating the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water or at least one bioactive agent and one joint-function component that can serve as both a carrier and coating to regulate the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water, with or without optional binder components and/or additional formulation materials. The components are selected to sink or float so that the complexes will permeate and/or remain in any planar or volumetric segment of a water column for a period of time that is sufficient to effectively treat a population of aquatic organisms.

Abstract: Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive agent as a component selected for treating a population of aquatic organisms, at least one carrier component, and at least one coating component for regulating the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water or at least one bioactive agent and one joint-function component that can serve as both a carrier and coating to regulate the controlled release rate and release profile of the bioactive agent in water, with or without optional binder components and/or additional formulation materials. The components are selected to sink or float so that the complexes will permeate and/or remain in any planar or volumetric segment of a water column for a period of time that is sufficient to effectively treat a population of aquatic organisms.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods useful for tick control. The tick control methods of the subject invention are particularly advantageous because they utilize natural chemical signals (phermones) in combination with an acaricide. The use of environmentally friendly phermones makes it possible to use acaricides in a highly selective and efficient manner thereby reducing exposure of the environment to acaricides.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition which includes a binder, a pigment, an insect toxicant, an insect feeding stimulant or a toxicant regeneration enhancer, and an ingredient which is both a filler and a thickener. The composition may be applied to a solid substrate to reproduce an article of manufacture which is both attractive and toxic to insect pests and therefore useful for insect control.

Abstract: A method of preparing a rapid acting bait composition which is water based and contains a water-sensitive insecticide as an active ingredient is described. The composition is easily applied into cracks and crevices and voids or other pest harborage areas to rapidly kill insect pests, particularly cockroaches. A kit is also described for preparation of the composition.

Abstract: A projectile can be used to administer pesticides such as one or more from the group consisting of 4-allylanisole, anisole, allylbenzene, 4-isopropylanisole, p-anisaldehyde, ethylbenzene, cumene, 4-methoxyacetophenone, 4-methylstyrene, 2-propylphenol, phenetole, and toluene, for scolytid infestation. Conifers, which are a target for scolytids, are protected by the application of the pesticides by use of a projectile containing the compound which explodes upon contact with the conifer thereby emitting the compound.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition which includes a binder, a pigment, an insect toxicant, an insect feeding stimulant or a toxicant regeneration enhancer, and an ingredient which is both a filler and a thickener. The composition may be applied to a solid substrate to reproduce an article of manufacture which is both attractive and toxic to insect pests and therefore useful for insect control.

Abstract: There are described a flowable composition for controlling harmful insects and representatives of the order Acarina, comprising at least one pesticidally active compound, one or more signal substances selected from the group consisting of pheromones, kairomones and attractants, a UV absorber or a UV absorber mixture and, if appropriate, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of viscosity-regulating thickeners, fillers, solvents and other formulation auxiliaries,

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention encompasses a device for sensing a change in an environment proximate the device. The device includes a planar circuit of conductive material extending along a first plane and comprising at least two sub-circuits which are in parallel electrical configuration relative to one another. The conductive material comprises two ends. The sub-circuits are configured to be broken upon the change in the environment. The device further includes a pair of prongs. A first of the pair of prongs extends from one of the two ends of the conductive material, and a second of the pair of prongs extends from an other of the two ends of the conductive material. The first and second prongs extend along the first plane. Additionally, the device includes a circuit support having circuitry supported thereby and a pair of orifices extending therethrough. The prongs extend through the orifices to electrically connect the circuitry supported by the circuit support to the planar circuit of conductive material.

Abstract: A molluscicide containing a non-toxic animal repellant and metaldehyde, in which the molluscicidal efficacy of the molluscicide greater than that of the molluscicide if it did not contain repellant. The repellant may be an anthranilate compound or d-pulegone which present at a concentration of up to 1%.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions for repelling insects, particularly biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and biting flies comprising ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil obtained by flash chromatography or compositions comprising mixtures of fatty acids found in ratite oil. Also provided are compositions for repelling insects comprising ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil or compositions comprising mixtures of fatty acids found in ratite oil further comprising at least one additional insect repellent. Methods of repelling insects, particularly biting insects, are provided comprising topically applying ratite oil, active fractions of ratite oil, or compositions comprising mixtures of fatty acids found in ratite oil; or ratite oil, active fractions thereof, or compositions comprising fatty acids found in ratite oil and further comprising at least one additional insect repellent.

Abstract: Compositions and methods employing the compositions for attracting arthropods. The compositions comprise at least one compound of formula I and at least one compound from group II.

Abstract: A method is described for controlling or exterminating moles through the use of a bait composition in the form of a gel, paste, or grease. The composition includes an attractant and an active ingredient capable of killing vertebrate pests. The composition is injected into a mole tunnel through a small diameter nozzle, tube or needle to avoid digging open the tunnel or causing it to collapse.

Abstract: Novel bisexual attractants for lepidopterous insect pests isolated from pears or apples. A method for monitoring and control of codling moth and other species of Lepidoptera comprising a lure and kill, mating disruption or mass trapping strategy. A method of using a formulation containing the bisexual attractants with or without an insecticide and/or pheromone for control of the insect pests.

Abstract: The invention encompasses an electrical apparatus. Such apparatus includes RFID circuitry on a first substrate, and sensor circuitry on a second substrate. A receiving structure is associated with one of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry, and at least one connecting structure is associated with the other of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry. The at least one connecting structure is removable received within the receiving structure. The invention also encompasses a method of forming an electrical apparatus. A first substrate and a second substrate are provided. The first substrate has RFID circuitry thereon, and the second substrate has sensing circuitry thereon. A receptacle is joined with one of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry, and has at least one orifice extending therein. At least one prong is joined with the other of the RFID circuitry and the sensor circuitry.

Abstract: A wood protecting agent, particularly for the protection of wood against dry-wood-destroying insects is provided. The wood protecting agent comprises a wood preservative carrier and the combination of at least one insect juvenile hormone or its analogue or mimetic with at least one an ecdysone agonist or its analogue or mimetic in a concentration of 0.5 to 0.00005 % by weight, related to the entire formulation, and optionally, one or more triazole compounds to achieve a synergistic increase in effectiveness of said formulation.

Abstract: A mixture containing one stereoisomer of 3-hydroxyhexan-2-one and two stereoisomers of hexane-2,3-diol, especially (3R)-3-hydroxy-hexan-2-one, (2R,3R)-hexane-2,3-diol and/or (2R,3R)-hexane-2,3-diol and compositions containing them and the use of the mixture and of the compositions for controlling Hylotrupes bajulus and Pyrrhidium sanguineum by means of the monitoring, capture or mating disruption method are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ant or yellow jacket bait that is particularly effective for controlling carpenter ants. The bait is comprised mostly of sugars in a viscous and fluid form that may be readily dispeised into an ant station at room temperatures, and provides a moist, sweet surface that is attractive to ants.

Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attractant amount of vapor of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol or mixtures thereof. In another aspect, the attractants provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-1-pentanol. By attracting male and female moths to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the moths.

Abstract: The invention encompasses an electrical apparatus. Such apparatus comprises a first substrate having first circuitry thereon. The first circuitry has a terminal extending therefrom, and the terminal defines a first electrical node. The apparatus further comprises a first dielectric material covering a predominate portion of the first circuitry and not covering the first electrical node. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a second substrate having second circuitry thereon. The second circuitry has a terminal extending therefrom, and such terminal defines a second electrical node. A second dielectric material covers a predominate portion of the second circuitry, but does not cover the second electrical node. The second substrate comprises a different material than the first substrate. A portion of the second substrate is over a portion of the first substrate to define an overlap between the first and second substrates.

Abstract: The simulation of mammalian male reproductive secretions or seminal fluids by specific odoriferous chemical compounds comprised of 1-Methyl Pyrrolidine, 1-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidine Methanol, 1-Methyl-2 Pyrrolidine Ethanol, Pyrrolidine and 2-Pyrrolidone either alone or in various combinations with one another. The simulated seminal fluid's novel odor and appearance is enhanced by the incorporation of various thickeners, suspending agents, solvents, coloring agents, preservatives and surfactants.

Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide 3-alkyl-1-butanol vapors and vapor blends of 3-alkyl-1-butanol with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, ammonia, putrescine and mixtures which function as highly effective attractants for frugivorous pest flies especially of Anastrepha species. By attracting frugivorous pest insects, the chemical attractants provide means for detecting, surveying, monitoring and/or controlling the pest fruit flies.

Abstract: Compositions of &agr;-pinene in combination with at least one of &agr;-pinene oxide, myrtenol and nonanal are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the composition containing &agr;-pinene and &agr;-pinene oxide may additionally include trans-verbenol. A lure for Tomicus piniperda is made up of one or more release devices which dispense &agr;-pinene and at least one of &agr;-pinene oxide, myrtlenol nonanal and trans-verbenol. A method for attracting pine shoot beetles, Tomicus piniperda, uses the composition disclosed, optionally as part of a trap.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions which are highly effective rodenticides. The compositions include a plurality of glass whiskers which rodents are naturally attracted to for purposes of nest building, or are otherwise induced to pick up in their mouths. Upon biting the whiskers for either transport or eating, the rodents oral mucosa becomes irritated, often to the extent that the rodents are unable to subsequently eat without excruciating pain. Hence, the rodents death by starvation is inevitable.

Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attractant amount of vapor of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol or mixtures thereof. In another aspect, the attractants provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-1-pentanol. By attracting male and female moths to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the moths.

Abstract: A light reflecting fish attractant comprised of mica flakes is provided. The mica flakes are cast into the water where they slowly sink to the bottom. During their descent, they cascade wildly with the eddies and currents of the water. The light which filters down into the water is reflected off the mica, causing a glittering or flashing. This reflected light attracts fish into the area. The mica flakes are chosen to be sized in the range of 0.001 inch to about 3.0 inch in length, in the range of 0.001 inch to about 3 inch in width and about any size larger than 0.001 inch in thickness. This size range permits the mica flakes to approximate the common sizes of fish scales. The mica flakes giving the appearance of fish scales attracts predator fish to the area where the mica flakes are introduced. After introducing the mica flakes to the water, the sportsman would introduce the fishing line to the area where the flakes have been placed.

Abstract: Compositions of cis-jasmone were found to effectively attract adult Lepidoptera. The cis-jasmone may be used alone or in combination with one or more other volatiles of the Japanese honeysuckle flower, particularly linalool and/or phenylacetaldehyde. By attracting the adult Lepidoptera to attracticidal baits and/or field traps, the attractants are useful for the control and monitoring of these agricultural pests.

Abstract: A breath test analyzer, which analyzes exhaled breaths of a patient for isotope labeled products generated in the patient's body after ingestion by the patient of an isotope labeled substance, where the presence of these isotope labeled products provide an indication of a medical condition in the patient. The analyzer uses a very sensitive infra-red spectrophotometer, which enables it to continuously collect and analyze multiple samples of the patient's breath, and process the outputs in real time, while the patient is still connected to the analyzer, such that a definitive result is obtained within a short time, such as the order of a few minutes. The breath test analyzer is sufficiently small that it can be easily accomodated in the office of a physician. The breath test analyzer can be utilized for a number of diagnostic breath tests, according to the isotope labeled substance ingested by the patient and the gases detected in the patient's breath.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for detecting and controlling termites. The invention uses a tubular body with a triangular cross section to hold a cellulose bait impregnated with a slow acting toxicant. The tubular body is placed partly in the ground so that the length of the tubular body is along the surface of the ground. The top of the tubular body is transparent so that one can easily view the bait through the top of the tubular body.

Abstract: A pesticide and a method of using the pesticide to kill invertebrates, especially insects, arachnids and larvae. The method is to prepare a mixture of a carrier with the pesticide and apply the mixture to the insects, arachnids and larvae and their habitat. The pesticide is a neurotransmitter affector utilizing octopamine receptor sites in the insects, arachnids and larvae. The affector agent is a chemical having a six membered carbon ring having substituted thereon at least one oxygenated functional group. The affector agent is a chemical component of a plant essential oil and is naturally occurring. Deposition of the chemicals of the present invention on a surface provides residual toxicity for up to 30 days. Various carriers for the affector agent are disclosed. The chemicals of the present invention deter feeding of insects, arachnids and larvae and also retard growth of the larvae of the insects and arachnids.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for attracting, killing, and/or neutering populations of boll weevils and other insects which spend the winter in areas with thick vegetation are disclosed. With respect to boll weevils, certain plant compounds, when presented along with Grandlure, the synthetic pheromone of the cotton boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis Boh.), increase the capture of boll weevils by as much as 50% as compared to Grandlure alone. The compounds, beta-caryophyllene, eugenol and myrcene, are among those present in leaves in overwintering sites favored by boll weevils. With respect to controlling boll weevil populations, the compounds can be used alone, in combination with Grandlure, and/or in combination with compounds which are toxic to boll weevils or which inhibit their ability to develop normally or reproduce.

Abstract: Soy hydrolysate compositions are produced by a process utilizing multiple enzymes. The soy hydrolysate compositions provide insect attractant and repellent properties. Methods of using the soy hydrolysate compositions for insect control are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention encompasses a fish bait comprising a fish attractant and at least one magnet within the fish attractant. In another aspect, the invention encompasses a fish bait comprising a fish attractant and a plurality of magnetizable particles distributed throughout the fish attractant to a concentration sufficient to adhere a visible amount of the fish attractant to a magnet. In yet another aspect, the invention encompasses a fishing bait and hook kit, comprising: a) a hook joined to a magnet; and b) a bait having one or more magnetizable particles distributed therein. In yet another aspect, the invention encompasses a jig comprising a fishhook, and a jighead joined to the fishhook. The jighead comprises a magnet. In yet another aspect, the invention encompasses a fishhook assembly comprising a fishhook, a magnet joined to the fishhook, and a plurality of magnetizable particles magnetically attracted to the magnet of the fishhook.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for attracting and subsequently trapping and/or killing adults of the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, or interfering with their reproduction. The aggregation pheromones, 4-(n-heptyloxy)butanal and 4-(n-heptyloxy)butan-1-one, in combination with a trap or toxicant, provide means for monitoring, killing or inhibiting the reproduction of these insects.

Abstract: Baits useful against diabroticine mature and immature beetles contain (a) an insecticide and (b) a feeding stimulant containing a cucurbitacin in a gelatin binder.

Abstract: Fish lures and compositions and processes for making fish lures are described. The fish lures are soft and biodegradable, and they release fish attractant efficiently. Compositions for making the fishing lures comprise at least one water-soluble long-chain polyhydroxy polymer and, optionally, a water-soluble polymeric gum and/or a hydrogen-bonding accelerator. The lures may be cured after molding by subjecting the lure to freezing temperatures for various intervals of time.

Abstract: An improved termiticidal combination is formed by adding a liquid cellulose source to a standard liquid termiticide. The cellulose source may be a water soluble polyester such as a cellulose ether like methyl cellulose. The cellulose in the combination functions as termite bait, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the poison, even at lower concentrations, by inducing termites to ingest poisoned cellulose and return with it to share it with the colony. The liquid form allows the combination to be applied with a standard power sprayer, and permits laying of a continuous barrier or curtain as well as injection spraying into walls of structures.

Abstract: A deer attractant comprising an air-permeable container holding hair taken from the tarsal gland region of a deer. Instead of using deer tissue or urine that may spoil relatively quickly, only the hair from the tarsal gland region are collected. The collected hair is placed in an air-permeable container. In use, the container is preferably hung on a tree or other elevated structure to maximize the emanation of the odor to attract deer or from a slowly moving vehicle to create a scent trail.

Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery that in many strains of the German cockroach [Blattella, germanica (L.)], feeding is inhibited by high glucose levels, while conversely, feeding of this strain of cockroach is stimulated by high or ultra high levels of fructose. Therefore, preferred bait compositions of the instant invention relate to insecticide bait compositions for insect control which contain a ratio of fructose to glucose of no less than about 9:1 and as great as about 10:0, binder and an avermectin insecticide.