Abstract: A termite-controlling agent comprising 5-tert-butyl-2-[2-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydrooxazol-4-yl]phenetole as an active ingredient and cellulose, which can be a sheet formulation or a powdery formulation, has an excellent efficiency for controlling termites.

Abstract: A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects onto wood structures by using a controlled release device capable of releasing insecticide. In the disclosed method, the device maintains a minimal effective level of insecticide for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Combinations of a chitin synthesis inhibitor (e.g. hexaflumuron, flufenoxuron, lufenuron, and dimiin) with a juvenile hormone mimic (e.g. methoprene and pyriproxyfen) afford synergistic activity against termites.

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: 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 pesticidal composition comprising microcapsules, each microencapsulating an organophosphorus compound having a melting point of at least 15.degree. C., a proportion (A) of aromatic ring structure in microcapsule wall material being not more than 40% by weight, and a ratio of (A) to (average diameter/wall thickness) of the microcapsules being not less than 0, but not more than 0.8, causes less color change to applied area even if applied outdoors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against cockroaches, ants, fleas, and termites. Compounds wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.

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: The invention is a method of making a controlled release device that is free of defects. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method has the steps of first combining an active chemical with a dried carrier into a bound friable mixture followed by combining the bound friable mixture with a polymer preform prior to forming a device. According to another aspect of the present invention, a method has the steps of heating and mixing a casting urethane with an active chemical into a first solution, heating and mixing a trialkanolamine with a soft segment cross-linker into a second solution, and mixing the two solutions. A further aspect of the present invention is a composition of a casting urethane.

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.

Abstract: A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects onto wood structures by using a controlled release device capable of releasing insecticide. In the disclosed method, the device maintains a minimal effective level of insecticide for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A composition for termite control including a pesticide that is toxic to a termite's gut-dwelling cellulase-producing protozoa is disclosed. The pesticide is present at an effective pesticidal and non-feeding-deterrent concentration. The composition preferably includes a termite attractant and is impregnated in a cellulose-containing material which is thereafter exposed to foraging worker termites. The worker termites are attracted preferentially to the impregnated material and consume it, thereby ingesting the pesticide which they then feed to the other members of the termite colony.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting microbial growth through the use of flavonoid aldehydes or alcohols for the purpose of disinfecting contaminated environments. The methods include the step of contacting the unsterile area with an amount of a flavonoid aldehyde or alcohol sufficient to control growth of pathogenic microbes. The aldehyde or alcohol can be provided in a variety of formulations.

Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.

Abstract: Safe and quite active termiticidal compositions for controlling termites comprising an effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl-carbonyl group, or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy-carbonyl group; or a salt thereof and an an agrochemically acceptable vehicle, are provided. Methods for eradicating termites are also provided. The termiticidal composition exhibits an excellent activity in eradicating termites.

Abstract: A method has been discovered for the control of arthropod pests which comprises treating the pest with an effective amount of selected fluorocarbons.

Abstract: A method is set forth of controlling pests such as termites. The method comprises mixing a residual pesticide with a foaming agent, water and air to produce a temporary non-solidifying pesticidal foam having an expansion ratio, defined as the ratio of the final foam volume to the sum of the volumes of the pesticide, the foaming agent and the water, of between 20 to 1 and 5 to 1. The foam is applied at a locus whereby it contacts a surface which defines the locus, and thereafter deposits the pesticide on the surface and dissipates, so as to provide residual pesticidal action on the surface.

Abstract: A termiticide comprising, as an active ingredient, a polymer which comprises repeating units of the formula:--C.sub.x F.sub.2x O--wherein x is an integer of 1 to 4, or the formula:--CX.sub.1 X.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O--wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are the same or different and each a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom, provided that X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are not fluorine atoms simultaneously, and has at least one polar group at polymer chain ends, which has no or little toxicity on the human beings or animals and long-lasting termiticidal effects.

Abstract: A method has been discovered for the control of arthropod pests which comprises treating the pest with an effective amount of selected fluorocarbons.

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 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: The antidecay and antitermite agent for timber of the invention contains alkyldimethylamine tetraborate as an effective component; the compound can be applied as it is or in a form of preparation to the sites where termites are generated, termitoria, construction members such as pillars, buildings and soils surrounding the buildings, waterproof sheets, paving materials and covering materials for wires or cables or the like by such means as painting, blowing, soaking, injecting, spraying, mixing and kneading.

Abstract: A termites trail-marking pheromone which is (3Z,6Z,8E)-dodecatrienol, and a composition which comprises (3Z,6Z,8E)-dodecatrienol as an essential component and another component which is a trail-marking pheromone-like substance, and a method of detecting termites by using this composition or (3Z,6Z,8E)-dodecatrienol.The trail-marking pheromone and composition are highly safe in that they have no residual toxicity, and they have a stable, long-term trail-marking effect for termites. This invention provides a simple and rapid method of detecting termites, and a simple and effective method of capturing termites.

Abstract: An organism which generates energy through the decomposition of cellulose such as termites can be selectively destroyed with a fluorine-containing glycoside of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an even number of 2 to 20, and m is an integer of 0 to 5.

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: An insecticide preparation which may be either aerosolized or non-aerosolized is in the form of a dispersion with normally distinct sharply delineated water and active ingredient phases. The preparation contains a dispersal agent consisting of cocodiethanolamide within the range of 0.1 to 10% by weight of the preparation and with the preparation having a pH within the neutral range of approximately 6.5 to 7.

Abstract: Termites are prevented by applying thereto microencapsulated organophosphorus termite controlling composition in an amount of 5-100 g as an effective ingredient. The composition comprises an organophosphorus insecticidal compound encapsulated in a microcapsule formed of a polyurea or polyurethane wall and having an average particle diameter of not more than 80 .mu.m, a wall thickness of 0.1-1 .mu.m, and a value of the average particle diameter/wall thickness of 20-400.

Abstract: Wood preservatives which are based on a zinc compound and an aliphatic carboxylic acid and additionally contain a polyamine and processes for preserving wood with these preservatives.

Abstract: A wood preservative contains a water-soluble, alkaline copper(II) complex and a water-soluble thiocyanate or iodide and may contain a reducing agent.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition which contains microcapsules whose core substance is made of 20-85% by weight of an insecticidal ingredient of diazinon or chlorpyrifos and 50% or less by weight of a diluent and wall material made of 10-30% by weight of polycathionic water-soluble nitrogen-containing compound and 10% by weight or less of a hardener. The microcapsules may be mixed with coagulation-preventing agent of non-ionic surfactant and water-soluble thickener and then may be shaped into granules.

Abstract: Cellulose is modified by the provision of up to 5% by weight of fluorinated ester groups. This material is substantially indistinguishable from cellulose by termites seeking food but is sufficiently toxic to them to be utilizeable as a highly efficient termiticide while being relatively harmless to mammals.

Abstract: A composition and method for control of animal pests capable of nitrogen fixation is disclosed in which the active ingredient is a metal compound of either molybdenum or tungsten. It is disclosed that such metal salts of molybdenum and tungsten are uniquely toxic to termites and shipworms in low dosages. The composition can be incorporated into direct control agents, termite baits, soil inoculants, or may be incorporated with other ingredients in a wood treating dip or pressure treating composition for wood preservation.

Abstract: Alpha - fluoro - omega - hydroxy straight chain hydrocarbons are utilized to form attractant termiticidal compositions which are safe and economical for the combatting of termites and related pests.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of certain benzimidazoles and benzimidazolines as an agent for the control of colonial insects, especially fire ants.

Abstract: Termite baits utilizing brown rot fungus as an attractant and utilizing boron compounds selected from colemanite, ulexite and calcium boride in mixtures effectively sufficient to kill termites without creating bait shyness.

Abstract: Wood preservatives for protecting wood or wood-base materials against animal pests, and which contain a perfluoroalkane sulfonate of the formula C.sub. n F.sub.2n+1 --SO.sub.3 M where n is one of the integers from 1-14 and M denotes hydrogen or a cation, and a process for protecting wood or wood-base materials against animal pests with these compounds.