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: Solid water-dispersible compositions containing microencapsulated pesticides are produced by spray-drying an aqueous suspension of said pesticides in the presence of a water-soluble polymer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A fabric protectant comprising a cellulosic material having a bulk density of 0.2 to 0.7 g/cm3 and a thickness of 0.1 to 4 mm and a composition containing as an active ingredient 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl (+)-1R,trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)cyclo-propanecarboxylate, said cellulosic material having the composition supported thereon or being impregnated with the composition, which maintains a stable attack-preventing effect over a long period of time.

Abstract: Compounds with fungicidal and insecticidal properties having formula wherein X is N or CH; Z is O, S or NR8; A is hydrogen, halo, cyano, (C1-C12)alkyl, or (C1-C12)alkoxy; R1 and R8 are independently hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, (C1-C12)alkyl, halo(C1-C12)alkyl, (C3-C7)cycloalkyl, halo(C3-C7)cycloalkyl, (C2-C8)alkenyl, halo(C2-C8)alkenyl, (C2-C8)alkynyl, halo(C2-C8)alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic, heterocyclic(C1-C4)alkyl or C(R10)═N—OR9; R3 is hydrogen, (C1-C12)alkyl, halo(C1-C12)alkyl, (C3-C7)cycloalkyl, halo(C3-C7)cycloalkyl, (C2-C8)alkenyl, halo(C2-C8)alkenyl, (C2-C8)alkynyl, halo(C2-C8)alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, aryl(C3-C7)cycloalkyl, heterocyclic or heterocyclic(C1-C4)alkyl; R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen, (C1-C12)alkyl, halo(C1-C12)alkyl, (C3-C7)cycloalkyl, halo(C3-C7)cycloalkyl, (C2-C8)alkenyl, halo(C2-C8)alkenyl, (C2-C8)alkynyl, halo(C2-C8)alkynyl, halo, cyano, (C1-C4)alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, aralkyl, aryl(C3-C7)cycloalkyl, heterocyclic or heterocyclic(C1

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of combating insects and parasites, and in particular acarids, the method comprising a step of diffusing a composition that includes permethrin in a solvent. The method is such that a composition is diffused in a chamber to be treated, the composition comprising permethrin and tetramethrin in a solvent, and it is diffused in such a manner that said solvent is entirely in the gaseous state.

Abstract: A solid pesticidal formulation which comprises (a) 0.1 to 75% by weight of a pesticidal active ingredient, (b) 0.3 to 40% by weight of a dispersant, (c) 0.3 to 20% by weight of a wetting agent, (d) 0.1 to 30% by weight of a boron compound selected from the group of boron oxide, boric acid and borate, (e) 0.1 to 95% by weight of a water-soluble carrier and (f) 0.1 to 30% by weight of smectite that is excellent in preservation stability and can prevent aggregation of formulation, reducing of fluidity, and reducing dispersibility when dilution with water is applied.

Abstract: Process for treating psychosis such as schizophrenia using glycine-site full agonists or a precursor thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for promoting bile secretion, which comprises administering an effective amount of a certain 15-keto-prostaglandin compound to a subject having a disease or condition associated with bile secretion deficient. Also disclosed is a method for treatment of a liver to be transplanted in a liver transplantation process, which comprises contacting the liver with a liquid composition comprising the 15-keto-prostaglandin compound as above.

Abstract: An insect control mat having a heatable substrate; an insect control active material; and an aversion material in an amount effective to cause a person to avoid retaining the mat in the person's mouth. A method of controlling insects by use of such a mat is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel insecticidal gel formulations for the controlled and sustained release of insecticidally active compounds by means of a heat source.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising, as active ingredients, (a) at least one pyrethroid compound and (b) an N-arylpyrazole compound such as 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro)-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinylpyrazole, and an insecticidal method which comprises applying the composition.

Abstract: Controlled release devices are shaped and placed in locations through which insects and/or other cold blooded animals generally enter an area or a structure sought to be protected. The controlled release devices include a polymeric matrix and a pesticide contained in the matrix. The pesticide is gradually released out of the matrix to the surface of the device. The pesticide on the surface of the device kills the intruding insects or other cold blooded animals that come in contact with the pesticide. In addition, if the device is in contact with a permeable structure or object, the pesticide released onto the surface of the device is absorbed by such permeable structure or object to provide a barrier to entry by the insects and/or other cold blooded animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel retinoid antagonists of the formula I wherein the dotted bond can be either hydrogenated or form a double bond; and, when the dotted bond forms a double bond, R1 is lower alkyl and R2 is hydrogen; and, when the dotted bond is hydrogenated, R1 and R2 taken together are methylene to form a cis-substituted cyclopropyl ring; R3 is hydroxy or lower alkoxy; R4 is alkyl or alkoxy; and R5 and R6 are, independently, a C4-12 alkyl or a 5-12 cycloalkyl substituent containing from 1-3 rings which are either unsubstituted or substituted with from 1-3 lower alkyl groups, with the carbon atom of R5 and R6 being linked to the remainder of the molecule to form a quaternary carbon atom pharmaceutically acceptable salts of carbocylic acids of the formula I; as well as method for the treatment of osteoporosis and preneoplastic and neoplastic diseases, and a method for reducing or abolishing adverse events in subjects receiving retinoid agonist treatment by administering a

Abstract: O-Benzyloxime ethers of the formula I where X is substituted or unsubstituted CH2, NOalkyl Y is O, S, NR5 R1, R2, R5 are H, alkyl Z1, Z2 are H, halogen, methyl, methoxy, cyano and crop protection agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: A method for creating an wood destroying organism resistant coating is disclosed. The method involves spraying a structure with a mixture of a quick setting liquid monomer and a pesticide. The monomer, when cured, forms a bonded polyurethane coating upon the surface a structure which slowly releases pesticide over long periods of time. The method may be practiced as a two part system utilizing monomers and catalytic curing agents, and a one part system utilizing masked isocyanates.

Abstract: A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects into 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: 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: 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: Compounds of formula 1 wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of the radicals shown in Formula 2 and in Formula 3, Y is cyclopropyl optionally substituted with one or two R4 groups, the divalent Y radical being substituted by the Z and —CR1═CR1—CR1═CR1 groups on adjacent carbons; X is S, O, or NR5; n is 1 or 2; R1 and R2 independently are H, lower alkyl or fluoroalkyl; R3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, Cl or Br; R4 is lower alkyl, fluoroalkyl or halogen; R5 is H or lower alkyl, and B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR8, CONR9R10, —CH2OH, CH2OR11, CH2OCOR11, CHO, CH(OR12)2, CHOR13O, 13 COR7, CR7(OR12)2, CR7OR13O, or tri-lower alkylsilyl, where R7 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 5 carbons, R8 is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons or trimethylsilylalkyl where the alkyl group has 1 to 10 carbons, or R8 is phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R9 and R10 indep

Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth which includes administering to a subject an effective amount of a pyrethroid. A composition having a pyrethroid and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for promoting hair growth is also described.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising (a) 1 to 50% by weight of a lipophilic compound as a pesticidally active ingredient, (b) 0.1 to 10% by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant, (c) 0.3 to 4% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylarylsulfonic acid salts and alkylbiphenylsulfonic acid salts, (d) 15 to 40% by weight of a fatty acid ester represented by the formula: RCOOR′  [1] wherein R is an alkyl group having 2 to 21 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 21 carbon atoms, and R′ is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and (e) 20 to 80% by weight of an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, which shows a good emulsion stability when diluted with water, has a good low-temperature storage stability, and is only slightly irritant.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods for a protecting or preserving wood, wood composites and other cellulosic materials, and in addition, disrupting the feeding behavior and growth cycle of termites, wood-borers and other insects, by applying certain compositions thereto which contain azadirachtin carried in neem tree extracts. Disclosed are novel neem extract compositions for coating, penetrating, treating, and curing said cellulosic materials which are non-toxic and provide long active lifetimes. The compositions contain the neem extracts in combination with binding and bittering agents which enhance the effectiveness of the extracts. The compositions are made from natural, active ingredients and are water resistant. The compositions are found to be non-reactive and non-toxic to vertebrates and non-polluting of surrounding soils. When used as intended in non-aerobic applications, the compositions are resistant to oxidation and ozonation. In addition, when used as intended in areas without sunlight, i.e.

Abstract: The composition for controlling pest of the present invention contains 4-methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl 3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-cyclopropanecarboxylate represented by the formula: as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A method of termite control consists of injecting a foam formulation above ground into the walls of a structure infested with termites or other undesirable pests. The inner spaces of affected walls are flooded at and above ground level to ensure that the foam formulation reaches all passages open to the soil under the structure and establishes an above-ground layer of pest-control chemicals. The foam penetrates all porous material exposed to the injection and impregnates it with active ingredients that remain embedded in the material long after the foam disappears, thereby retaining the insecticidal, repellant and preservative properties of the active agents for a long time without exposure to normal degrading forces. The pest-control formulation preferably comprises pesticide, repellant and preservative components, and a foaming agent in a liquid carrier.

Abstract: A liquid pesticidal composition, which is substantially free of water, comprising a hydrophobic pesticide or mixture of pesticides dissolved in an organic solvent and comprising as surfactants (a) a castor oil ethoxylate having 30-50 mol ethoxylate, (b) a branched C8-C18 alcohol ethoxylate having 5-10 mol ethoxylate, and (c) a tristyrenephenol-ethoxylate having 8-30 mol ethoxylate, or its phosphate or salt thereof. The compositions also include gels having a viscosity of 500 to 20,000 mPas and comprising additionally a gelling agent.

Abstract: Alkoxy and/or acyloxy disubstituted and polysubstituted aralkyl and aralkenyl bis-quaternary ammonium derivatives of cyclic alkanol diesters have neuromuscular relaxant properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new active compound combinations of pyrethroids with insect development inhibitors, for achieving a long-term effect against animal pests with high effectiveness, fewer environmentally polluting properties and a toxicologically favourable control concept.

Abstract: Mites can be captured or detected in a convenient and positive way by using a composition containing 3-phenoxybenzyl chrysanthemate.

Abstract: Provided are compositions which include 1-methyl-2-nitro-3-[(3-tetrahydrofuryl)methyl]guanidine and at least one compound of formula (I): wherein, R1 represents a halogen atom or a methyl group, R2 represents a halogen atom or a methyl group and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a cyano group, as well as a method of controlling cockroaches.

Abstract: Ester compounds shown by the formula: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, C1-C3 alkyl group optionally substituted by halogen atom(s), C2-C3 alkenyl group optionally substituted by halogen atom(s), C1-C3 alkoxy group optionally substituted by halogen atom(s), C1-C3 alkylthio group optionally substituted by halogen atom(s) or (C1-C3 alkoxy)methyl group optionally substituted by halogen atom(s), n represents an integer of 1 to 4 and X represents a hydrogen atom or C1-C3 alkyl group, have excellent pesticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insecticidal mixtures of chloronicotinyl insecticides of the formula (I) in which R1 represents C1-C5-alkyl, R2 represents hydrogen or C1-C5-alkyl or R1 and R2 together represent —CH2—CH2—; —CH2—CH2—CH2— or X represents an NH group, NCH3 group or represents sulphur, Y represents nitrogen or a CH group and Z represents cyano or nitro, with one or more of the synergists mentioned in the description.

Abstract: Termite controlling composition is provided, which has an excellent residual effect and is suitable for applying to soil. The composition comprises (i) at least one pyrethroid compound selected from the group consisting of &agr;-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutyrate and 3-(2,2-dihalovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid 3-phenoxybenzyl alcohol ester, the alcohol of which may have a cyano group at a-position and (ii) N-(ethylhexyl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2,3-dicarboximide as active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pesticidal composition which comprises 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluromethylpyrrole-3-carbonitrile and at least one pyrethroidal compound as active ingredients, and an inert carrier, and an insecticidal/acaricidal method applying 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbonitrile and at least one pyrethroidal compound to noxious insects, acarina, or the locus where noxious insects or acarina inhabit.

Abstract: &agr;-Amino acid amides of formula (I) wherein the substituents are defined as follows: n is a number zero or one; R1 to R7 are as defined herein; R8 is C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl or C3-C6alkynyl; R9 is C3-C8cycloalkyl; a C1-C6alkyl, C3-C6alkenyl or C3-C6alkynyl group substituted by one or more halogen atoms; or a group (a) wherein p and q are identical or different and are each independently of the other a number zero or one; and R13, R14, R15 and R16 are identical or different and are each independently of the others hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl; X is hydrogen, in which case p and q must have the value zero; phenyl, unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C6alkenyloxy, C3-C6alkynyloxy, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C1-C6alkylthio, C1-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkenyloxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkynyloxycarbonyl, C1-C6or by C1-C6alkoxy, cyano, —COOR17; —COR18 or a group (b) wherein R17 and R21 are each independently of the other

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: Disorders of the skin and mucous membranes that have a disrupted or dysfunctional epidermal barrier are treated or prevented by topical application of compounds that are either activators of the farnesoid X receptor, activators of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor &agr;, and oxysterol activators of the LXR&agr; receptor. The same compounds are also effective in treating disorders of epidermal differentiation and proliferation.

Abstract: N-L-&agr;-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester (APM) and its derivatives have been found to effect disease regression in osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. APM performs as a TNF-&agr; antagonist as well as an antipyretic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel liquid formulations for the controlled and sustained release of insecticidally active compounds by means of a heat source and the water-based pre-solutions required for preparing these formulations.

Abstract: Novel gamma aminobutyric acids of formula (I) are disclosed and are useful as agents in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, neuropathological disorders, inflammation, and gastrointestinal damage. Processes for the preparation and intermediates useful in the preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: The phenoxybenzyl moiety of conventional pyrethroids is a major site of oxidative metabolism in resistant tobacco budworms, Heliothis virescens (F.). This group was replaced with several P450 monooxygenase-inhibiting or oxidatively blocked groups. Several isomers were tested as insecticides or synergists for insecticides against tobacco budworms that were insecticide-susceptible or that expressed metabolic resistance to cypermethrin. Several compounds with insecticidal and synergistic activities were found. Activity was dependent on both geometric and stereochemical configurations. These compounds may be used in diagnosing the mechanism of resistance in field strains with acquired resistance to pyrethroids. Knowledge of the mechanism underlying acquired insecticide resistance helps farmers to control emerging resistant strains.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted cycloalkenes of the formula (I), ##STR1## to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to novel intermediates and a plurality of processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Provided is a technique comprising blowing air onto a carrier having supported thereon a preparation containing a highly safe pesticidal component to vaporize and diffuse the component from the preparation under non-heating conditions thereby to control flying insect pests. An insect pest control method characterized by preparing a preparation-retaining material by supporting on a carrier a preparation containing a pesticidal component which is hard to vaporize at normal temperature, preferably at least one pesticidal component selected from compounds which are hard to vaporize at normal temperature and have a vapor pressure of lower than 1.times.10.sup.-3 mmHg and a boiling point of not lower than 120.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 2-(diisopropylamino)-ethyl-1-phenyl-cyclopentane-carboxylate or 2-(diisopropylamino)-ethyl-1-phenyl-cyclohexane-carboxylate, or a pharmaceutically accceptable salt thereof, for treatment of urinary incontinence or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the control of nematodes are disclosed. Specifically, fatty acid ester compounds have been found to advantageously control nematodes at concentrations which are non-phytoxic. The fatty acid ester compounds can be used in conjunction with other nematicidal agents such as free fatty acids, fatty acid salts, avermectins, ivermectin, and milbemycin. In another embodiment, the subject invention further provides methods for killing the eggs of nematodes. Thus, the subject invention further relates to the surprising discovery that certain fatty acid esters have ovicidal activity against nematode eggs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbomoylcarboxamide oximes of the formula (I): ##STR1## or salts thereof, processes for preparing the carbomoylcarboxamide oximes, compositions containing the carbomoylcarboxamide oximes and processes for controlling harmful fungi with an effective amount of the carbomoylcarboxamide oximes.

Abstract: A cockroach repellent comprising 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl (1R)-trans-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate {transfluthrin} as its active ingredient and a method for repelling cockroaches by using transfluthrin.

Abstract: Compounds with fungicidal properties having formula I ##STR1## where m and n are 0 or 1 provided that m+n is 1; X is hydrogen, halo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy; R is an optionally-substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, aryl, aralkyl, or heterocyclic group; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, optionally-substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, cyano, carboxy alkyl, or aryl; at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen; and R.sub.3 is alkyl or haloalkyl.

Abstract: Reptiles are treated to eradicate or to prevent an infestation of ectoparasites, by applying a formulation having a substantially non-volatile active ingredient that is toxic to ectoparasites but generally benign to a reptile to be treated, on an inside surface of a container, and confining the reptile inside the container. In one embodiment, a substrate is placed in the container on which substrate the reptile rests when confined, and the formulation is applied on the substrate. The treatment is particularly suitable for snakes. Permethrin may form the active ingredient of the formulation. The treatment has residual benefits over an extended period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting protein aging. Accordingly, methods are disclosed for treating an animal to inhibit the formation of advanced glycosylation end products of target proteins with the animal by adminstering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an agent capable of reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product, whereby the subsequent cross-linking of the early glycosylation product is inhibited. Agents of the present invention comprise aminoguanidine, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The derivatives of esters of carboxylic acids represented by the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having a chain or branched chain of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; andR.sub.2 is a group represented by the following general formulae II, III or IV; ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;X is an oxygen atom or a methylidene group;R.sub.4 is an hydrogen atom or an ethynyl group;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are alike or differently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine atoms or methyl group;R.sub.7 is a hydrogen atom or a trifluoromethyl group;R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of propargyl, methoxymethyl or methylthio groups; orR.sub.7 and R.sub.8 may combine with each other to form a methylenedioxy chain; and the process for manufacturing the same, and the insecticides and the insect proofing agents containing the same as an active ingredient.