Abstract: Disclosed is a substantially water-free insecticidal granular bait suitable for controlling crawling insects such as cockroaches and ants. The bait includes an insecticide, several feeding stimulants which are typically carbohydrates and proteins, and a lipid. These bait compositions are in granular form, which are useful for application in hard-to-reach areas and are particularly useful in wet conditions, as well as hot, dry areas.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling the population of insects are disclosed. The compositions include a feeding stimulant for a particular insect, an effective amount of a 1-arylpyrazole or nicotinyl insecticide to kill an desired insect, at a concentration which is not typically toxic when applied to a plant in the absence of a feeding stimulant and the insect consumes an ordinary amount of toxin during the course of normal feeding, but is toxic when applied in conjunction with a feeding stimulant which causes the insect to consume more of the toxin than would normally be consumed during normal feeding. The use of normally non-toxic amounts of insecticides allows one to minimize the residual insecticide present on the crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to animal scent attractants. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composition of matter for amplifying and preserving animal scents. Fox urine, coyote urine, deer urine, elk urine, moose urine, bear urine, rabbit urine, fish oils, and sheep manure are examples of substances which can be used with the present invention.

Abstract: Described is (i) a method of repelling Musca domestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae for a finite period of time from a three-dimensional space inhabitable by Musca domnestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae consisting essentially of the step of exposing a three-dimensional space to an effective Musca domestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae-repelling concentration and quantity of a geraniol-containing composition consisting essentially of 50-100% of geraniol with the remainder of the composition being a compound selected from the group consisting of citronellol and nerol and (ii) a method of attracting Musca domestica L.(Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae using lavender absolute, benzoin, dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate, jasmine absolute, racemic borneol, d-limonene and/or dihydrolinalool. The attractants taken alone or in combination find utility primarily as bait enhancers for acute toxins and/or trapping devices.

Abstract: Sport and game fish are attracted to an area of a lake, stream or other body of water by a fish attractant block comprising a cured formulation of compositional components suspended in the aquatic medium by a rope or similar suspension means. The fish attractant block is prepared by first formulating a relatively homogeneous mixture of the block compositional components, transferring this liquid composition from a mixer to a package equipped with a rope, and then allowing the liquid formulation to cure. Representative ingredients of the formulation include molasses, fish oil, fish meal, attapulgite clay, a phosphate source and magnesium oxide (a curing assist). The blocks of this invention are not only effective at attracting game and sport fish, but they are also water stable and environmentally benign.

Abstract: A food energy inhibitor for controlling rodents, such as rats and mice, comprises pellets of either crushed or dried corncobs, or, spent grain bound together with an attractant, such as molasses.

Abstract: The invention concerns a wood-protecting agent, particularly for the protection of wood against dry-wood destroying insects, which comprises a wood preservative carrier and (I) the combination of at least one insect juvenile hormone or their analogue or mimetics selected from the group consisting of fenoxycarb, pyriproxyphene, kinoprene, methoprene and hydroprene with an ecdysone agonist selected from the group consisting of tebufenozide, halofenozide, tebufenozide analogue, azadirachtin and azadiractanin, each in a concentration of 0.5 to 0.00005% by weight, related to the entire formulation, and optionally, (ii) one or more triazole compounds to achieve a synergistic increase in effectiveness of said formulation.

Abstract: An artificial surface active soft plastic lure (16) includes emulsifiers so that the plastic lure (16) reacts in the presence of water and loses a measurable portion of its mass. Fish attractants and stimulants (12) are added to the surface active soft plastic lure (16) so that as the lure (16) reacts, fish attractants and stimulants (12) are actually released into the water for sensing by fish. The emulsifiers are selected from a group of chemicals including nonionic, amphoteric, alkanolamide, sorbitan monooleates, fatty acids, sulfonates, fatty esters, phosphate esters, amines, anionic, cationic, monostearates, sorbitan tristearates, and sorbitan trioleates. Preferred fish attractants include dehydrated protein and amino acids, in particular amino acids which are water soluble and alkaline or neutral substances having a pH of approximately 7-8. In the preferred embodiments, the amino acids are selected from a group including betaine, glycine, glutamic acid, proline, taurine and valine.

Abstract: The invention relates to fly attractant compositions that comprise at least one volatile short chain carboxylic acid, at least one organic sulfide and at least one nitrogen heterocycle. In a preferred embodiment the composition additionally comprises at least one ammonia-releasing compound. In a particularly preferred example, the composition is preparable by combining, for example, the carboxylic acid, the organic sulfide and the nitrogen heterocycle. The invention also relates to an insect trap comprising a means for retaining flies and an insect attractant composition of this invention. The trap is useful in commercial, residential and livestock facilities.

Abstract: An environmentally safe method of killing insects and arachnids is disclosed herein. Insects and arachnids can be killed by the direct application of a solution of surfactant comprising between 0.01% and 10% of an alkali metal or ammonium salt of C.sub.6 to C.sub.14 dialkyl sulfosuccinate. The alkali metal or ammonium salt of C.sub.6 to C.sub.14 dialkyl sulfosuccinate can be applied with attractants to surfaces near or at surfaces where the elimination of arachnids or insects is needed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for attracting termites containing a steroid derivative of formula I ##STR1## The present invention also provides a method for attracting or controlling termites with the composition.

Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of isobutanol, racemic 2-methyl-1-butanol, S-(-)-2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, heptyl butyrate, and butyl butyrate which function as highly effective attractants for yellowjacket wasps and paper wasps. By attracting wasps to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the wasps.

Abstract: The present invention provides an composition for attracting noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species, and/or protecting plants susceptible to noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species damage.

Abstract: Disclosed is the compound 6-vinyldecanal and its use as a sex pheromone synergist. The invention also includes a composition of matter, comprising 6-vinyldecanal and an agriculturally acceptable carrier. The invention further includes a composition suitable for attracting insects, comprising 6-vinyldecanal and an insect sex pheromone, as well as traps containing such a composition.

Abstract: Compositions of a purine, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor and/or a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, and methods of using same, for controlling the growth of pest insects which salvage, store, or excrete their nitrogenous wastes via the purine metabolic pathway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rodenticidal foams based on hydrophilic polymers, of the following composition:a) rodenticidal active compound,b) hydrophilic polymers having an average molecular weight of 2,000 to 60,000 (determined by means of gel permeation chromatography (GPC) from the series consisting of ling-chain polyurethanes, polyesters, polyester-polyols, polystyrenes, polybutadienes and maleic acid polymers, which are in each case modified in the polymer chain by carboxylic acid groups or amino groups,c) long-chain aliphatic C.sub.6 -C.sub.22 -fatty acids, such as palmitic acid, dodecanoic acid and stearic acid, or alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and ammonium salts thereof,d) and if appropriate further auxiliaries from the series consisting of dyestuffs, emulsifiers, solvents, perservatives, attractants and baits.

Abstract: Compositions and combinations of alpha-ionol and cade oil are effective attractants for Bactrocera latifrons (Hendel) fruit flies. By attracting adult males to field traps or baits, the attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling this agricultural pest.

Abstract: The specification discloses an insecticidal bait composition for cockroaches and a related method of its use for the control of cockroach infestations. In general, the composition contains boric acid in an amount of from about 15 to about 40 weight percent together with attractant foodbaits for attracting the roaches to the composition so they will consume it. A preferred composition effective for use by persons such as typical homeowners who are not specially trained in the use of insecticides contains between about 15 and 20 weight percent boric acid along with foodbait attractants.

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: A sprayable or solid biodegradable wax carrier for insect pheromones and a method for constant release rate of the pheromone from the biodegradable wax. A composition comprising a pheromone and paraffin wax formulated as an aqueous emulsion or a solid suitable for application to a surface of a tree or crop for mating disruption of insect pests. Pheromone is released by diffusion or by partitioning from the biodegradable wax carrier or by pheromone exposure due to the biodegradable wax carrier degradation.

Abstract: Compositions of xanthine and mercapto-allopurinol and methods of using same, for controlling the growth of pest insects which salvage, store, or excrete their nitrogenous wastes via the purine metabolic pathway.

Abstract: A method and a composition for the preventative treatment of osteoarthritis comprising the periodic administration to a mammal suffering of this disease of a composition comprising an amount of Human recombinant Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist effective for reducing the progression of lesions and cartilage degradation.

Abstract: A bait for controlling parasite pests, particularly insects, including a hydrated gelling agent and an active material such as a 1-arylpyrazole derivative.

Abstract: Hydrodynamic baits for the control of orthopterous insects are disclosed which contain an attractant, a humectant and a gel former. The baits are designed to function in harsh and/or dynamic microclimates such as for example commercial kitchens or outdoor environments subject to typical circadian influences such as temperature and moisture. A further advantage of the disclosed baits is their lack of attractiveness to mammals.

Abstract: Device for insecticidal treatment including a transparent plastic container in the form of a dish whose open face has a flat flange; a plastic sheet impervious to liquids and permeable to the vapors of essential oils at ambient temperature, this sheet being attached to the flat flange of the transparent container and adhering to this transparent container so as not to be capable of being grasped manually, and/or detached manually from the flat flange by pulling manually; a protective cover sheet (or film) made of adhesive plastic, also arranged on the face of the transparent container which is provided with flat flanges, this sheet adhering to the above permeable sheet by adhesive bonding and being capable of being grasped manually and/or being detached from the flat flange by pulling manually; and an insecticidal and/or insect repellent composition, this composition being liquid or capable of evaporating completely at ambient temperature and having an insecticidal and/or insect repellent activity in the vapo

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 metallic fishhook under conditions wherein either at least some of the magnetizable particles are magnetic or the fishhook is magnetic. In yet another aspect, the invention encompasses a fishing bait and hook kit, comprising: a) a magnetic hook; and b) a bait having one or more magnetizable particles distributed therein.

Abstract: An attractant composition has been discovered for the control of multiple species of pest arthropods, particularly multiple species of pest ants. The composition, which includes a sugar and a salt or base, and water, attracts both oil-loving and sweet-loving ants and is especially useful with water soluble or suspendable toxicants.

Abstract: A dry insect trap for capturing male and female frugivorous pest insects for detecting, monitoring, and/or controlling.

Abstract: A liquid bait for target insects and methods of attracting or controlling insects by means of its use. Sorbitol is dissolved in an amount of water sufficient to form an aqueous carrier. The dissolved sorbitol is in a concentration great enough to be effective as a humectant to retard drying of the liquid carrier. The liquid bait further includes at least one insect attractant that is dissolved, dispersed, suspended, or emulsified in the liquid carrier in an amount effective to attract the target insects. The insect attractant may include, in combination, sucrose, fructose, d-maltose, the lithium salt of saccharin, lithium chloride, and vitamins. The liquid bait also may include an effective amount of an insect control active ingredient selected from the group consisting of insecticides, insect growth regulators, chitin inhibitors, insect pathogens, insect-controlling materials derived from insect pathogens, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to the discovered that in many strains of the German cockroach ?Blattella germanica (L.)!, feeding is inhibited by high glucose levels, 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 that about 9:1 and as great as about 10:0, binder and a preferred pyrimidinono hydrazone.

Abstract: A method of isolating and purifying cucurbitacin is described. The method involves providing a cucurbitacin-containing liquid obtained from plant matter containing cucurbitacin, which liquid is then sequentially extracted with a non-polar solvent and then a moderately polar solvent. In a preferred embodiment, the cucurbitacin is purified by flash-column chromatography.

Abstract: A novel class of hyper comb-branched polymers conjugated with carried materials are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions of a purine, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor and/or a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, and methods of using same, for controlling the growth of pest insects which salvage, store, or excrete their nitrogenous wastes via the purine metabolic pathway.

Abstract: A method of processing big game scent, such as deer lures, comprising the steps of filtering a mixture of urine and feces through a series of successively finer filters in order to remove contaminants and pathogenic bacteria from the scent without destroying or denaturing the aromatic attractants. In a second embodiment, the mixture is heated to a temperature to destroy pathogens. A third embodiment is a combination of filtering followed by heating.

Abstract: A semi-solid deer attractant lure comprised of liquid deer urine plus a sufficient amount of flavorless gelatin to produce a semi-solid rubbery composition is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of making and a method of using the deer attractant lure composition.

Abstract: Novel fat-like petroleum based, water-free, insecticidal compositions are described which are particularly effective against insect pests such as cockroaches, ants, termites, flies, etc. The compositions may be used in various forms depending on the targeted pests. As an example, the composition in the form of a paste can be applied into cracks and crevices for control of such pests and have the advantage of superior durability and prolonged attractiveness.

Abstract: The present invention provides spray-type insecticidal paint which has long lasting insecticidal effects by contact against various insects but is not harmful to human and warm-blooded animals, containing 0.1-2.5 Wt % of a pyrethroid insecticide, 5-10 Wt % of organic acrylic resin, 0.01-0.1 Wt % of an insect attractant, 30-60 Wt % of a propellent and 30-50 Wt % of solvent, and manufacturing process thereof.

Abstract: A compound for attracting fish is disclosed which may be applied as a coating on an article. The compound when applied as a coating on an article will progressively dissolve in water and release a fish attractant. The compound includes (a) water soluble jell forming component, (b) a water soluble adhesive component, (c) a carrier component, and (d) a fish attractant component. The compound is produced by mixing the fish attractant with the water soluble carrier and combining the mixture with the water soluble adhesive and jell forming component.

Abstract: A composition effective for the control of insects is disclosed, wherein the composition contains a phenyl pyrazole compound or a halopyridyl compound, and a food attractant containing at least one saccharide where the composition is free or substantially free of glucose. Also disclosed is a method of applying the composition to an area where the insects are to be controlled.

Abstract: Compositions are described for repelling and killing insect pests, such as fire ants and mosquitoes. Methods for controlling insect pests are found useful when applied to surfaces. A method for controlling ants, preferably fire ants, uses compositions containing the secretion from the large wax glands of ticks.

Abstract: A method of attracting insects selected from the group consisting of houseflies, mosquitoes and wasps to a particular location, which method comprises placing at the said location a lure containing an effective attractant composition which comprises at least one compound which is a substituted benzenederivative having one or more short side chains, the said compound being volatile at room temperature and having a molecular weight in the range of from 115 to 155.

Abstract: A sex pheromone composition effective in the attraction of female pecan weevils has been found, and comprising a mixture of substantially pure components, said components comprising: I) a racemic mixture of the cis and trans isomers of 2-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclobutaneethanol, II) ?(Z)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane-.DELTA..sup.1,.beta. -ethanol!, III) ?(Z)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane-.DELTA..sup.1,.alpha. -acetaldehyde!, and IV) ?(E)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane-.DELTA..sup.1,.alpha. -acetaldehyde! in the approximate ratio of 7:16:3:3. The compositions have use as mating disruptants and as attractants for the purpose of population control or monitoring.

Abstract: An attractant for social pest insects has been discovered and isolated from soybean oil. This attractant is also found in canola oil. This attractant increases the effectiveness of baits and/or traps in the control of social pest insects.

Abstract: A scent lure for hunting is produced from collected animal urine which is freeze dried so as to yield a powdered urine product. The freeze dried scent lure may be used by hunters with or without rehydration. The freeze dried product is free from preservatives and maintains the natural chemical composition of the urine. Handling of the freeze dried scent lure is greatly simplified, as compared to liquid urine lures. Glands and glandular secretions may be blended with the urine prior to freeze drying. The freeze dried scent lure maintains its freshness and has an indefinite shelf life.

Abstract: A poisonous bait for controlling soil-inhabiting pests comprising an active compound for controlling a soil-inhabiting pest and, as excipient, an artificial culture median for mushrooms or the medium obtained after culture of mushrooms.

Abstract: A weather resistant, rodenticidal bait comprises sweet corn flour, an effective amount of a rodenticide, and water. Additional preferred ingredients include a glutinous flour, flavoring and salt. Preferred rodenticides include diphacinone, brodifacoum, warfarin, bromadialone, bromethalin and their functional equivalents. A preferred method of manufacturing the weather resistant rodenticidal bait of the present invention utilizes cold extrusion techniques. The most preferred method of manufacturing includes the steps of mixing a sweet corn flour, an effective amount of a rodenticide, and water to produce a rodenticidal mixture. In the preferred method, a glutinous flour is also mixed with the sweet corn flour, with wheat flour the most preferred glutinous flour. The rodenticidal mixture is forced through an extrusion chamber and out a nozzle opening, to produce extruded chunks.

Abstract: Compositions of a purine, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor and/or a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, and methods of using same, for controlling the growth of pest insects which salvage, store, or excrete their nitrogenous wastes via the purine metabolic pathway.

Abstract: Oligomeric fluoroalkylsiloxanes corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein x is 0 to 3, y is 0, 1, or 2; z is 0 or 1; x+y>0, and R has the formula --C.sub.a H.sub.2a --O.sub.b --C.sub.d H.sub.2c --C.sub.d F.sub.2d+1 in which a is 2-4, b is 0 or 1, c is 0-8 and d is 4-12, and compositions thereof with an oil, are useful as spreading agents and in agricultural applications.

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: A method of processing big game scent, such as deer lures, comprising the steps of filtering a mixture of urine and feces through a series of successively finer filters in order to remove contaminants and pathogenic bacteria from the scent without destroying or denaturing the aromatic attractants. In a second embodiment, the mixture is heated to a temperature to destroy pathogens. A third embodiment is a combination of filtering followed by heating.