Abstract: An insect repellent composition for against mosquitoes or other insects that attack man and or warm-blooded animals contains up to 5% by weight of a local anaesthetic selected from the group comprising alkyl p-aminobenzoate (I), arylamide of 2-aminoacetic acid (II), 2-aminoalkyl aryl ether (III), 2-aminoalkyl p-aminobensoate (IV) and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred is lidocaine and a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine.

Abstract: An insect-repellent composition is disclosed which includes an insect repellent such as p-menthane-3,8-diol and a synergistic amount of an acetal of formula (Z). A method of forming a preferred composition is also disclosed in which citronellal undergoes an acid-cyclization reaction to yield an impure mixture of p-menthane-3,8-diols and acetals. The impure mixture is subjected to fractional distillation to remove a low boiling point fraction and to thereby yield a remaining fraction which constitutes the preferred composition.

Abstract: There is described water-in-oil emulsions containing polysiloxane surface active agents which can be formulated into lotions for use in sunscreens and skin care products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preventing the transmission of an ectoparasite-borne pathogen to a mammal exposed to predation by the ectoparasite, wherein a time delay exists between attachment of the ectoparasite to the mammal and transmission of the pathogen from the ectoparasite to the mammal. The method comprises applying to the mammal an ectoparacide to kill the ectoparasite in place on the mammal, without necessarily finding or mechanically detaching the ectoparasite, at a time after the exposure of the mammal to the ectoparasite, and within the time delay, thereby preventing transmission of the pathogen from the ectoparasite to the mammal.

Abstract: Described is a process for repelling house flies and mosquitoes from a user of soap comprising the steps of:(i) forming an insect repelling soap consisting essentially of a soap base and in intimate contact with the soap base an insect repellent quantity and concentration of a mixture of compounds defined according to the structures: ##STR1## (ii) applying the thus-formed insect repellent soap to a user in a sufficient quantity to repel insects from the user.

Abstract: Described is a method for repelling insects including housing flies and mosquitoes using as the effective repellent, a mixture of chemical compounds having the structures: ##STR1##

Abstract: N-lower alkyl neoalkanamides (N-lower alkyl trialkylacetamides of certain types) of 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the lower alkyl thereof and of 5 to 14 carbon atoms in the neoalkanoyl (or trialkylacetyl) group, e.g., N-methyl- and N-ethyl neodecanamides and N-methyl and N-ethyl neotridecanamides, are new compounds, secondary amides which have insect repellent properties, being especially effective against cockroaches, e.g., the German cockroach. However, they are also useful as repellents for other insects, including American cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, fleas, ants, and lice. Additionally, they may repel arachnids, such as spiders, ticks and mites. The new neoalkanamides may be synthesized easily, as by reacting a primary lower alkyl amine with a neoalkanoyl halide, e.g. by reacting methyl amine or ethyl amine with neodecanoyl chloride. The most effective of the described amides for insect repellency are normally liquid and are sufficiently volatile to be detectable in air by insects.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a physiologically-active agent and a compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein X may represent sulfur or two hydrogen atoms; R' is H or a lower alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms; m is 2-6; n is 0-18 and R is --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein R" is H or halogen, in an amount effective to enhance the penetration of the physiologically-active agent through the skin or other membrane of the body of an animal.

Abstract: Described is the use of 1-octen-4-ol having the structure: ##STR1## in repelling house flies (Musca domestic L. (Diptera:Muscidae)) from an area inhabitable by said house flies.

Abstract: An insect repellent is provided and includes terpineol, citronella, and one or both of rhodinol extra and geraniol as actives provided in a conveying medium. The actives are used in small percentages, e.g. as little as 0.01%, preferably at between 0.05% and 0.08%, and preferably less than 1%, yet are synergistically efficacious, particularly against ticks carrying Lyme disease. The conveying medium can be a cosmetic moisturizer lotion, with or without a sun screen. For a spray, the conveying medium can be water or alcohol based. An attractive fragrance is preferably provided as approximately 0.4% of the insect repellent. The lotion or spray is safely applied in liberal quantities to humans and animals without unpleasant side effects such as stinging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that is effective in fighting infestations from mites, particularly against the Varroa Jacobsoni acarus, a honeybees parasite. The composition is constituted by a mixture of elementary sulphur powder, garlic bulbs that have been crushed or reduced to a pulp, ethanol, and in case, dried pepper powder. In a preferred composition the above components are present in weight ratios of 30:30:30:10, respectively. The invention further includes the use of the composition as an acaricidal agent in treatments of disinfestation, as well as the preventive use thereof for prophylaxis purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the six toothed spruce bark beetle Pityogenes chalcographus, by preventing aggregation and/or infestation of spruce, whereby one applies an inhibitory active amount of verbenone on spruce.

Abstract: Compositions for treating timber, especially timber to be exposed to the ground, comprising creosote and a compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein Z and Z.sup.1 are the same or different and are each halo, halophenyl or haloalkyl, X is hydrogen or cyano, and Y is hydrogen or a fluorine atom.The preferred pyrethroid is Permethrin.The compositions are unusually stable and have a prolonged protective action against termites, beetles, molluscs, woodworm and the like.

Abstract: Composition for repelling insects is producted with Oil of Hedeoma Pulegioides, Oil of Pimpinella Anisum and Oil of Chrysanthemum.

Abstract: Described is a method for repelling insects for a finite period of time from a three dimensional space inhabitable by insects comprising the step of exposing said three dimensional space inhabited by said insects to an insect repelling quantity of either:(a) KOAVONE.RTM. defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein in the mixture one of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon double bond and each of the other of the dashed lines is a carbon-carbon single bond; or(b) KOAVOL DH.RTM. having the structure: ##STR2## KOAVONE.RTM. and KOAVOL DH.RTM. are trademarks of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. of New York, N.Y.

Abstract: Sunscreen compositions which are waterproof and have high-SPF values comprise a water insoluble film-forming polymer, a polyoxypropylene ether of straight or branched chain alcohol (the emollient/solvent) and a sunscreen component containing at least one UVB type sunscreen and/or at least one UVA type sunscreen in a topical vehicle, preferably in the form of an alcoholic gel. In particular, the combination of a polyoxyalkylene ether of a straight or branched chain alcohol, a carboxylated acrylic copolymer and a sunscreen agent yields waterproof, high-SPF compositions.

Abstract: Described are isomeric mixtures of bisabolene prepared by dehydrating nerolidol using citric acid or phosphoric acid and then distilling the resulting product at particular temperature ranges and particular pressure ranges in order to prepare a composition of matter useful for augmenting or enhancing natural, dry, floral, opoponax aromas with floral, freesia, fruity, citrus, bergamot, mango and opoponax topnotes in perfume compositions, colognes and perfumed articles (e.g., solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener composiitions, drier-added fabrics softener articles, cosmetic powders and the like; and useful for repelling specific species of insects, namely, house flies Musca domestica L. (Diptera Muscidae)) and the species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for imparting insect repelling qualities to the hide or skin of animals by orally administering small but effective amounts of acetate salts to the animals, preferably on a daily basis.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for killing pests, especially insects, which comprises exposing the pests to, and permitting said pests to ingest, a substance which is either not transported or which is poorly transported across the digestive tract membranes of the pests.

Abstract: A composition for external use contains at least one active ingredient and a capped ethoxylated alcohol of the formula RO(EO).sub.x R.sup.1 where R and R.sup.1 are both hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon and x is at least two. R is preferably a higher alkyl group and R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group. X is preferably at least 4. The ethoxylated alcohol is typically used in an amount to provide a soothing effect. The ethoxylated alcohol may be incorporated into cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions such as shaving cream, pre- and after-shave lotions, sunburn lotions, lotions and creams for chapped lips etc., insect bite lotions etc., mouth wash, and anti-perspirant.

Abstract: Perfumes containing normal perfuming components, such as essential oils, esters, ethers, aldehydes, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ketones and lactones, have the fragrances thereof desirably altered, and often significantly strenghtened, by incorporation with them, as another perfuming component, of a N-lower alkyl neoalkanamide, such as ethyl neodecanamide, or a mixture of such neoalkanamides. It has been found that the neoalkanamides are of desirable fragrances, are stable, even in alkaline media, such as built detergent compositions, maintaining their fragrance notes in the perfumes and in perfumed products during comparatively lengthy storage periods, and are significantly substantive to surfaces contacted by them, even when such contact is made in relatively dilute media, such as aqueous wash water, as when ther neoalkanamide (preferably methyl- or ethyl neodecanamide) is a component of a perfume that has been employed to perfume a detergent composition.

Abstract: An insect repellent comprising as an active ingredient a monoterpenediol compound having the formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 have either one of the following definitions:(i) all of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen,(ii) R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, taken together, form a carbon-carbon single bond, or(iii) R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, taken together, form a carbon-carbon single bond, and the hydroxyl bonded to the carbon atom marked with an asterisk takes an .alpha.-configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of insecticidal formulations which are mixtures of pine oil and baits, especially in solid or fluid form, including paste, liquid, syrup, gaseous or mist form, and mixtures or suspensions thereof, for controlling the population of certain colonial insects, especially fire ants.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition and method for repelling flying, biting and stinging insects without having insecticidal effects. The method includes the step of applying an insect repelling substance, which includes methyl myristate, methyl palmitate, butyl palmitate or combinations thereof in a selected quantity to a surface.

Abstract: An environmentally safe, topical pest repellent is described. The repellent action is attributable to a mixture of natural oils of citronella, cedar, and wintergreen. These natural oils, mixed in equal amounts, are combined in a non-toxic base, such as olive oil. The mixture is effective against diverse species, including mosquitoes and ticks.

Abstract: A cedar block assembly for preventing insect damage to clothing. At least one garment-confrontable surface of the block bears a plurality of grooves which increase the surface area of the block exposed. The block may be affixed to hanging means which permit the block to be placed and maintained in proximity to clothes or portions thereof needing protection from insect damage.

Abstract: A bait composition in a tablet form, which comprises as the essential components (a) at least one insect-growth controlling agent chosen from (a-1) insect juvenile hormone-like compounds and (a-2) insect chitin-synthesis inhibitors, (b) dextrin and (c) a plant oil in an amount of not more than 10% by weight to the total bait composition.

Abstract: Microencapsulated pyrethroidal cockroach-controlling composition is provided, which has an excellent residual effect. The composition comprises phenylxylylethane and a pyrethroidal compound and is encapsulated in microcapsules formed of a polyurethane wall which have an average particle diameter of not more than 80 .mu.m, a wall thickness of not more than 0.3 .mu.m, and a value of the average particle diameter/wall thickness of 100-400.

Abstract: Compositions for treating timber, especially timber to be exposed to the ground, comprising creosote and a compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein Z and Z.sup.1 are the same or different and are each halo, halophenyl or haloalkyl, X is hydrogen or cyano, and Y is hydrogen or a fluorine atom.The preferred pyrethroid is Permethrin.The compositions are unusually stable and have a prolonged protective action against termites, beetles, molluscs, woodworm and the like.

Abstract: A pour-on formulation comprising one or more ectoparasiticides in a solvent system comprising 80 to 98% w/v of a fixed oil and 2 to 20% w/v of a volatile silicone, a method for its preparations and its use in the control of ectoparasiticides on animals.

Abstract: Disclosed are slow-release vermin-repellent microcapsules composed of a core substance and a wall film formed around the said core substance to encapsulate the same, in which the core substance is diethyltoluamide of a formula: ##STR1## and the wall film has a function of slow-releasability.

Abstract: A method of controlling crop pests and parasites is provided. The method includes the step of treating a crop with a sufficient quantity of Arkansas Fungus 18-A so as to control the pests. A substantially pure culture of Arkansas Fungus 18-a is also provided.

Abstract: The use of frangible microcapsules in cleansing creams and cold creams and other cosmetic products improves their cleansing, cleaning, and removal properties without damage to the skin.

Abstract: A matrix for delivery of active substances such as fragrances and pheromones into the atmosphere is provided which matrix is active substance permeable (including to hydrophilic substances) and is formed of a copolymer which can be softened sufficiently at temperature between 45.degree. C. and 160.degree. C. to incorporate the substances therein without damage caused by heat or chemical reactions, the matrix being formed of a substantially linear block copolymer which is a reaction product of a polydiorganosiloxane which forms soft segments in said reaction product and a diisocyanate which forms hard segments, said copolymer having a glass transition temperature between 45.degree. C. and 160.degree. C. said soft segments comprising from 70 to 99 percent by weight, based on the weight of said copolymer, the average molecular weight of the copolymer being between 15,000 and 500,000.

Abstract: An insecticidal resin coating film comprising a combination of an acrylonitrile and/or methacrylonitrile copolymer resin and an insecticidal component selected from the group consisting of specified compounds exhibits an insecticidal effect, since the compound is kept on the surface of the coating film in a state capable of exhibiting its insecticidal effect for a long period of time.

Abstract: A bag for protecting grains from insect pests harmful to stored grains is produced by treating one piece of kraft paper with an insecticidal solution containing a pyrethroide insecticide, laminating 1 to 5 pieces of kraft paper, to which the pyrethroidal insecticidal compound is not applied, onto the insecticidally unprocessed surface of the former kraft paper, and then forming the resulting kraft paper laminate into a bag so that the surface, to which the pyrethroid insecticide has been applied, of the former kraft paper faces the outside. When grains are preserved in the bag according to the present invention, the grains can effectively be protected from insect pests harmful to stored grains.

Abstract: A insect and mite repellent composition in which the active ingredient is an acylated .alpha.-amine acid ester derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or for an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl radical,R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and stand for optically substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl radicals andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 stand for hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl or aryl, or together with the atom to which they are bonded form an optionally substituted, monocyclic ring.

Abstract: The process of utilizing as a dog repellent, such as in a semiliquid slug bait or as a spray or as an impregnant or as a fertilizer component, material selected from the group consisting of methyl salicylate, birch oil, wintergreen oil, eucalyptus oil, pine oil and pine-needle oil.

Abstract: A film-forming bioactive composition for control of crawling insects and the like is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing and utilizing the bioactive composition. The bioactive composition comprises a water-in-oil emulsion, a bioactive ingredient dispersed throughout the emulsion, and a lubricating agent also dispersed throughout the emulsion. The water-in-oil emulsion comprises a continuous phase, an aqueous discontinuous phase, and an emulsifier system for dispersing the discontinuous phase throughout the continuous phase. The bioactive composition of the present invention is characterized in that after particles of the instant bioactive composition have been applied to a surface, a substantial portion of the continuous and discontinuous phases will evaporate over time, leaving a residual film on the surface. Such film comprises the emulsifier system, the bioactive ingredient, and the lubricating agent.

Abstract: In order to prevent an evil caused by flying insects, an insect attraction protectant containing a light shielding agent which absorbs the light ranging from 200 to 500 nm in wave length is used to coat a transparent portion of a window glass and the like.Further, the above insect attraction protectant comprises a transparent synthetic resin such as an acrylic resin, or the like.The light shielding agent comprises an ultraviolet ray absorbent, a mixture of the ultraviolet ray absorbent and a dye, or a dye only.

Abstract: A new method of producing paucilamellar lipid vesicles has been developed. The vesicles are made of non-phospholipid surfactants. The paucilamellar lipid vesicles have 2-8 lipid bilayers surrounding a central cavity which may be filled with either an aqueous-based solution or an oil or wax.

Abstract: A pest-controlling composition which comprises:(A) a first compound capable of substantially inhibiting a phosphodiesterase enzyme (PDE) of said pest; and(B) a second compound having pest-dontrolling activity towards said pest, selected from the group consisting of(1) a substantial octopamine agonist toward an octopamine receptor present in said pest;(2) a compound directly and substantially stimulating the enzyme, adenylate cyclase; and(3) a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) analogue.

Abstract: A whooly natural method of rootworm control which does not involve insecticides. The method comprises treating the ground surrounding seed corn with a small but rootworm controlling effective amount of a treating composition that contains a mixture of soybean meal and fish meal.

Abstract: This invention relates to solid compositions wherein a non-cosmetic functional material is entrapped in the lattice of the cross-linked polymer during in situ polymerization of the monomers forming the polymer lattice. The invention provides for conversion of solid and/or liquid products into solid, free-flowing forms by entrapment of the functional materials in a hydrophobic polymer lattice.

Abstract: Plants are protected from insects and mites by the application of tall oil neutrals to the plants. The method can prevent insects and mites from eating on the plants, sterilize the insects and mites, or destroy the insects and mites.

Abstract: Potentiated insect repellent compositions comprising a combination of Deet and certain bicyclic lactones having insect repellent properties are disclosed. The lactones comprise compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or the corresponding unsaturated compounds thereof having the formula: ##STR2## wherein R, R', R" and R"' each are lower alkyl or hydrogen; wherein y is an integer from 1-3, and x and z each are 0 or 1, with the proviso that y is 1 or 2 when x is 1. Preferably, R, R', R" and R"' each are hydrogen or methyl. Such compositions preferably further include a carrier. A method of using such a potentiated composition to repel an insect from a situs comprises applying to such situs an effective amount of the composition, with or without the carrier.

Abstract: An insecticidally active fraction is obtained from black pepper by a process comprising the following steps:(a) extraction of black pepper in ground form with CO.sub.2 at 30 to 70.degree. C. and 150 to 500 bar;(b) removal of sharp tasting fractions therein in a first expansion step at 25 to 35.degree. C. and 70 to 150 bar;(c) removal of an oily fraction containing the insecticidally active components as well as most of the essential oils in a second expansion step at 15 to 30.degree. C. and 40 to 70 bar;(d) removal of essential oils by steam distillation, and if desired;(e) hydrogenation of the insecticidally active components.

Abstract: Mosquito repellent compositions comprising an active agent and an oil-soluble, water insoluble acrylate polymer having specific solubility parameters of approximately 6-10 (cal/cc).sup.1/2 in poorly hydrogen bonding solvents are disclosed. The compositions are substantive to the skin, have increased effective lifetimes and are cosmetically acceptable.

Abstract: A method of treating an animal for the prevention or control of infestation by insects of the Order Diptera which comprises application to the animal of a compound of formula ##STR1##

Abstract: This invention relates to solid emollient-moisturizer compositions, and in particular relates to compositions wherein an emollient-moisturizer is entrapped in the lattice of the cross-linked polymer during in situ polymerization of the monomers forming the polymer lattice. The invention provides for conversion of solid and/or liquid emollients or moisturizers into solid, free-flowing forms by entrapment of the functional materials in a hydrophobic polymer lattice.