Abstract: A topical insecticide preparation is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The topical insecticide contains a combination of a first pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing fleas, a second pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing ticks, and an insect growth regulator (IGR). The topical insecticide preparation can be packaged together or packaged so that the first and second pyrethroid insecticides are stored separately prior to administration of the insecticide preparation to the animal. The combination of the first and second pyrethroid insecticides with an insect growth regulator results in an insecticide preparation formulated to have enhanced insecticidal activity against fleas and ticks compared to the effectiveness of the first and second insecticides used alone.

Abstract: A pest-combating composition including sodium lauryl sulfate and one or more of C6-12 fatty acids, preferably lauric and/or capric and/or caprylic acid, soy methyl ester, and 2-undecanone, and methods of combating pests utilizing same, are disclosed. The compositions can include a carrier oil such as silicon oil, soy methyl ester, or a vegetable oil, and can be in the form of an emulsion. The composition may be constituted as a spray composition, an aerosol, a lotion, a paste, or another compositional form. Pests that may be usefully combated with such composition include flying insects, including flies, mosquitoes, and wasps, ants, including arthropods such as fire ants, ticks, fleas, cockroaches, silver fish, thrips, gnats, aphids, Japanese beetles, and agricultural and horticultural arthropods and insects including beetles (potato and bean), flea beetles, fleahoppers, squash bugs, slugs, leaf hoppers, harlequin bugs, milk weed bugs, spiders, mites, lice, rodents, and deer.

Abstract: A membrane enclosed fluid diffusion system for insect attractants and repellents, auto thermostatic heaters, and chemical delivery using an additive and/or selectively permeable membrane that interacts with the enclosed fluid to maintain steady delivery rates over a range of temperature and humidity. Systems can be formed with permeable membranes, impermeable membranes, chemical hydrates, wicks, scent fluids, fuel fluids, catalytic heaters, energy conversion devices, visible images, infrared images, trapping systems, sound systems, electronics, and apparel. The device results in efficient and effective devices for mosquito control drug delivery, and portable heaters.

Abstract: A topical insecticide preparation is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The topical insecticide contains a combination of a first pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing fleas, a second pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing ticks, and an insect growth regulator (IGR). The topical insecticide preparation can be packaged together or packaged so that the first and second pyrethroid insecticides are stored separately prior to administration of the insecticide preparation to the animal. The combination of the first and second pyrethroid insecticides with an insect growth regulator results in an insecticide preparation formulated to have enhanced insecticidal activity against fleas and ticks compared to the effectiveness of the first and second insecticides used alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to 5-sub-stituted-oxyalkylaminopyrazole derivatives of the formula or salts thereof wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, to processes for their preparation, to compositions thereof, and to their use for the control of pests including arthropods and helminths.

Abstract: A mixture for application on an animal to provide barrier protection against insects, parasites, arachnids and/or other arthropods, and ectoparasites, and in general viruses, bacteria and/or other microorganisms is provided. The mixture includes a carrier or combination of carriers, especially mineral oil, that at least after application has an absolute or resultant viscosity of from 100 to 1200, and especially greater than 120, and especially 300 to 650 S.U.S. The mixture also includes an insecticide, ectoparasitide, insect or other arthropod growth regulator (IGR), viricide, bacteriacide and/or bacteriostatic compound that is blended with the carrier and that acts non-systemically. The mixture contains essentially no surfactant, emulsifier, or emulsifying agent, either in solution or suspension.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are described for deterring vermin, wherein R is unbranched or branched C1-C15 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano or nitro; R1 and R2 are unbranched or branched C1-C12 alkyl, preferably C1-C6 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano or nitro; and X and Y, independently of one another, are a straightchain or branched alkylene bridge with 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably an alkylene bridge with 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano or nitro. Furthermore, an essentially non-therapeutical process for deterring vermin is described, which is based on the usage of these compounds, as well as verminrepellent compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient, and finally the use of these compounds for producing vermin-deterring compositions and their usage in deterring vermin from animals, humans and objects. New compounds within the scope of formula (I) are also described.

Abstract: A topical formulation having significant parasiticidal activity effective against endoparasites and/or ectoparasites such as heartworms, mites, fleas, ticks, flies is provided, which can be safe to use and avoids the many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical formulations. The topical formulations comprise a combination of a macrocyclic lactone, a neo-nicotinoid and optionally, an insect growth regulator. The topical formulation can be packaged together or packaged so that the macrocyclic lactone and the neo-nicotinoid are stored separately prior to administering the topical insecticide formulation to the animal.

Abstract: A topical insecticide preparation is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The topical insecticide contains a combination of a first pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing fleas, a second pyrethroid insecticide effective for killing ticks, and an insect growth regulator (IGR). The topical insecticide preparation can be packaged together or packaged so that the first and second pyrethroid insecticides are stored separately prior to administration of the insecticide preparation to the animal. The combination of the first and second pyrethroid insecticides with an insect growth regulator results in an insecticide preparation formulated to have enhanced insecticidal activity against fleas and ticks compared to the effectiveness of the first and second insecticides used alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations of certain cyclic ketoenols and certain active compounds that together have unexpectedly good insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs. The insecticide is formulated by dissolving an insecticidal (tetrahydro-3-furanyl) methylamine derivative or a chloronicotinyl insecticide and an insect growth regulator (IGR) in a solvent containing a quaternary ammonium salt to increase the solvency of the IGR component, thereby providing an insecticide having high insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for killing or controlling invertebrates comprising applying a pesticidally-effective amount of a pesticidal composition to invertebrates or to a locus where killing or control of invertebrates is desired, wherein (i) the invertebrates are selected from the group consisting of ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, earwigs, pillbugs, beetles, flies, crickets, mosquitoes, and wasps, and (ii) the pesticidal composition is unscented and comprises an inert carrier and a pesticidally active ingredient consisting of benzyl alcohol and phenethyl propionate.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations of certain cyclic ketoenols and certain active compounds that together have unexpectedly good insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs. The insecticide is formulated by dissolving an insecticidal (tetrahydro-3-furanyl) methylamine derivative and an insect growth regulator (IGR) in a solvent containing a quaternary ammonium salt to increase the solvency of the IGR component, thereby providing an insecticide having high insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A pesticide composition contains a suspension of finely milled amorphous silica in water and optionally containing other ingredients. The composition can be sprayed onto a pest and/or the pest habitat to control the pest. The composition can control insects, flies, external and internal animal parasites, fungal organisms, worms, larvae and the like. The amorphous silica provides silica in a plant available format which provides an added benefit.

Abstract: Use of agonists and antagonists of the nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors of insects for the non-systemic control of parasitic insects, such as fleas, lice and flies, on humans and on animals.

Abstract: A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the active ingredient of the insecticide formulation is an amine derivative, having a nitro-methylene group, a nitroamino group or a cyanoamino group, which can be formulated to have low toxicity and excellent insecticidal activity. One particularly suitable insecticide is 1-{(tetrahydro-3-furanyl)methyl}-2-nitro-3-methylguanidine (dinotefuran), an aldulticide that will kill adult fleas combined with pyriproxyfen.

Abstract: Composition which is useful in particular for the treatment and protection of domestic animals which are infested with parasites or are likely to be infested with them, these compositions comprising, in the form of a ready-to-use solution: a) an insecticidal active substance of formula (I), b) a crystallization inhibitor, c) an organic solvent having a dielectric constant of between 10 and 35, preferably of between 20 and 30, d) an organic co-solvent having a boiling point below 100° C., preferably below 80° C., and a dielectric constant of between 10 and 40, preferably of between 20 and 30.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations of certain cyclic ketoenols and certain active compounds that together have unexpectedly good insecticidal and acaricidal properties.

Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition to the affected area that causes desiccation of the organism. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a substantially anhydrous composition that has a strong affinity for water. As the composition hydrates, it desiccates the pests and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.

Abstract: Process and composition, in particular for controlling fleas on small mammals, characterized in that the composition includes, on the one hand, at least one insecticide of 1-N-arylpyrazole type, in particular fipronil, and, on the other hand, at least one compound of IGR (insect growth regulator) type, in doses and proportions which are parasiticidally effective on fleas, in a fluid vehicle which is acceptable for the animal and convenient for local application to the skin, preferably localized over a small surface area.

Abstract: Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a composition that releases heat when contacted with water. The elevated or decreased temperature immobilizes the parasites and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-peptide organic compounds that have a structure analogous to or reminiscent of the TMOF structure and have pesticidal activity. Thus the present invention concerns pesticidal compounds that inhibit digestion in pests by terminating or otherwise blocking synthesis of digestive enzymes by activating a TMOF receptor (collectively referred to herein as “pesticidal compounds”). The pesticidal compounds and other compounds of the present invention are usefully employed in the control of pests, particularly insect pests such as mosquitoes, which ingest blood.

Abstract: Arthropod-controlling composition comprising an &agr;-pyrone compound shown by the formula: as an active ingredient provides an excellent activity for controlling arthropods, and therefore, the composition is utilized for controlling harmful arthropods.

Abstract: A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellent is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compounds being selected from both simple compounds and conjugated compounds. In one preferred embodiment, a highly effective composition is attained for safe, effective, direct topical application to humans and animals by employing between about 10% and 70% by volume of the entire composition of the ethanolamine-based compound. In alternate preferred embodiments, the insecticide is formulated for application to plants, trees, crops, and other vegetation to provide a composition which effectively controls bothersome insects, while being completely safe and non-injurious to the plant, tree, or crop, as well as to the flowers or fruit thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-peptide organic compounds that have a structure analogous to or reminiscent of the TMOF structure and have pesticidal activity. Thus the present invention concerns pesticidal compounds that inhibit digestion in pests by terminating or otherwise blocking synthesis of digestive enzymes by activating a TMOF receptor (collectively referred to herein as “pesticidal compounds”). The pesticidal compounds and other compounds of the present invention are usefully employed in the control of pests, particularly insect pests such as mosquitoes, which ingest blood.

Abstract: Novel formulations of DEET are provided which comprise liposomes and other carriers. Methods and materials for preventing Schistomiasis and other parasitic and microbial diseases are also provided. Also provided are improved materials and methods for repelling biting insects.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel pest control compounds. Specifically exemplified herein are peptides having 2 to 5 amino acids. The subject peptides are useful against a variety of pests, including pests of agricultural crops.

Abstract: Composition which is useful in particular for the treatment and protection of domestic animals which are infested with parasites or are likely to be infested with them, these compositions comprising, in the form of a ready-to-use solution: a) an insecticidal active substance of formula (I), b) a crystallization inhibitor, c) an organic solvent having a dielectric constant of between 10 and 35, preferably of between 20 and 30, d) an organic co-solvent having a boiling point below 100° C., preferably below 80° C., and a dielectric constant of between 10 and 40, preferably of between 20 and 30.

Abstract: An emulsifiable composition for the control of insects, especially of termites, comprising as active ingiedients a 1-substituted phenyl 3-CN pyrazole and a weakly polar solvent and an emulsifying agent, and optionally some further additives or solvents. These compositions avoid the formation of crystals.

Abstract: A composition and method of treating cutaneous infection and resulting inflammation in animals known as hot spots and mange, respectively, as well as related veterinarian dermatological conditions. The composition includes L-glutathione and a source of selenium which act synergistically and which are included in a suitable topical carrier for topical application.

Abstract: An insecticidal and miticidal composition is provided which comprises at least one fatty acid ester selected from the group consisting of glycerin monooleate, glycerin monolinolate, glycerin monocaprylate, glycerin mono/dioleate, glycerin di/trioleate, glycerin mono/dilinolate, glycerin mono/diricinoleate, glycerin diacetomonolaurate, sorbitan laurate, sorbitan oleate, diglycerin laurate, diglycerin oleate, diglycerin monolaurate, diglycerin monooleate, tetraglycerin oleate, hexaglycerin laurate, decaglycerin laurate, propylene glycol monolaurate, and propylene glycol monooleate; and a nonionic surfactant. The insecticidal and miticidal composition does not have phytotoxicity but has satisfactory long lasting effects even if it is used in a lower concentration.

Abstract: An ectoparasite-controlling agent for animals comprising 0.1 to 20% by weight of the neonocotinoid compounds defined in the specification and 10 to 95% by weight of a glycol or glycol monoalkyl ether has an excellent effectiveness by the application methods such as spot-on and pour-on application.

Abstract: Pesticides for the extermination of terrestrial arthropods are disclosed which comprise formulations of a combination of terpenes in aqueous solutions which may be used together with citral. No resistance to the formulations of the invention has been seen. When used on the scalp or body for lice infestation no extended dwell time is required. The formulations do not have unpleasant odors. The formulations are directed towards providing topical preparations which may be used on the skin, scalp and hairy body parts of humans and animals, sprays for use directly against terrestrial arthropods, a dipping solution for combs and a laundry additive, amongst others.

Abstract: A method for controlling insects and arachnids using a composition which is non-toxic to humans. The composition may be a dust, an aerosol or a solvent solution of at least one neurally effective substance. The neurally effective substance has the following general chemical structure, ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is any of the following: CH.sub.2, C.sub.2 H.sub.4, C.sub.3 H.sub.6, C.sub.3 H.sub.4, C.sub.4 H.sub.8 or C.sub.4 H.sub.4 ;where R.sub.2 is any of the following:H, H.sub.2, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, C.sub.3 H.sub.7, C.sub.3 H.sub.5, C.sub.4 H.sub.9 or C.sub.4 H.sub.5 ;where R.sub.3 is any of the following:H, H.sub.2 or OCH.sub.3 ;where the six member ring ABCDEF has at least one unsaturated bond therein. The neurally active substances may also be an ester of the hydroxyl group on R.sub.1. Specific active compounds encompass terpineol, phenylethyl alcohol, benzylacetate, benzyl alcohol, eugenol, cinnamic alcohol and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Stable, topically applicable oil-in-water bioaffecting emulsions having intermediate viscosity, characteristically ranging from 3 to 10 Pa.multidot.s, comprise (a) from 30% to 50% by weight of at least one pro-penetrating glycol, (b) at least one emulsifying agent, advantageously an anionic amphiphilic polymer, and (c) at least one biologically active agent, for example an active agent that modulates skin differentiation and/or proliferation and/or pigmentation, an anti-inflammatory, an antibacterial, an antifungal, etc.

Abstract: Process and composition, in particular for controlling fleas on small mammals, characterized in that the composition includes, on the one hand, at least one insecticide of 1-N-arylpyrazole type, in particular fipronil, and, on the other hand, at least one compound of IGR (insect growth regulator) type, in doses and proportions which are parasiticidally effective on fleas, in a fluid vehicle which is acceptable for the animal and convenient for local application to the skin, preferably localized over a small surface area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam composition for killing dust mites comprising an acaricidal agent, polymer, ether solvent, perfume, surfactant and water.

Abstract: A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellant is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compounds being selected from both simple compounds and conjugated compounds. In one preferred embodiment, a highly effective composition is attained for safe, effective, direct topical application to humans and animals by employing between about 10% and 70% by volume of the entire composition of the ethanolamine-based compound. In alternate preferred embodiments, the insecticide is formulated for application to plants, trees, crops, and other vegetation to provide a composition which effectively controls bothersome insects, while being completely safe and non-injurious to the plant, tree, or crop, as well as to the flowers or fruit thereof.

Abstract: Treatments are disclosed which comprise formulations of one or more terpenes in aqueous solutions. No resistance to the formulation of the invention has been seen. When used on the scalp or body no extended dwell time is required. The formulations do not have unpleasant odors associated with prior art shampoo treatments for lice and are preferable on grounds of safety to neurotoxins, which are the usual active ingredients associated with prior art treatments. The formulations are directed towards providing topical preparations which may be used on the scalp and hairy body parts, a spray for use on fabrics, a dipping solution for combs and a laundry additive.

Abstract: A non-toxic, environmentally safe and easily employable insecticide and insect repellant is achieved by providing an aqueous composition incorporating ethanolamine based compounds, either independently or in combination with the ethanolamine based compounds being selected from both simple compounds and conjugated compounds. In one preferred embodiment, a highly effective composition is attained for safe, effective, direct topical application to humans and animals by employing between about 10% and 70% by volume of the entire composition of the ethanolamine-based compound. In alternate preferred embodiments, the insecticide is formulated for application to plants, trees, crops, and other vegetation to provide a composition which effectively controls bothersome insects, while being completely safe and non-injurious to the plant, tree, or crop, as well as to the flowers or fruit thereof.

Abstract: A process for pretreating a carpet to give the carpet insecticidal, fungicidal and bacteriacidal properties, and the resulting carpet product. The process is incorporated into the carpet manufacturing process to eliminate the necessity of treating carpets subsequent to the manufacturing process. A portion of the carpet is saturated with a mixture comprising boric acid and a boron-containing salt dissolved in an aqueous solvent. A heat drying step is then used to drive off the aqueous solvent after which a portion of the boron-containing salt remains on the backing. The preferred mixture contains a combination of boric acid and borax in an aqueous solution. The ratio of boric acid to borax ranges from 0.5:1 to 3:1, and the percent strength of the borax/boric acid combination in the solution is preferably from 0.1% to 3.125%.

Abstract: Fibers having a substance incorporated therein to kill fleas are described. Fabrics (e.g. carpet and socks) containing these fibers are useful for ridding households and household pets of fleas.

Abstract: Melt-spun filaments having a substance incorporated therein to kill fleas and staple length fibers made therefrom are described. Carpets containing these fibers are useful for ridding households and household pets of fleas.

Abstract: An internally administered pharmaceutical preparation for treatment and prevention of flea infestations in animals, especially dogs and cats, and the associated allergic reaction, hair loss and irritation which accompany flea infestation. The active ingredients include Vitamin C, Vitamin B-1 and Biotin in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical preparation is preferably administered orally, once a day to the animal.

Abstract: Method of treating animal hosts or their environment for ticks and fleas by applying thereto a toxic amount of linalool.

Abstract: A systemic insect repellent composition is provided which affords essentially continuous protection of domesticated animals against fleas, ticks and other blood feeding pests. The systemic compositions of the invention comprise two essential ingredients: Vitamin B.sub.1 and allyl sulfide (garlic oil) dissolved in a soybean oil base. The composition is preferably consumed by the animal during its normal feeding. The dosage consumed by the animal is adjusted to provide a prescribed minimal blood level which insures continuous insect repellency. Unlike the more popular preparations, this composition is not inherently toxic, is not offensive to the animal and does not give the animal bad breath.

Abstract: An active agent-containing laminated material and the method for producing the same, in which an impermeable film is temporarily adhered to at least one side surface of an active agent-containing film and impermeable film can be peeled off and readhered repeatedly. The laminated material is prepared by directly laminating a molten web of active agent-containing polyolefin composition with an impermeable film at and pressing them together, said active agent-containing polyolefin composition comprising: (A) 10 to 100 parts by weigh to carboxyl group-containing ethylene based copolymer of at least 7% by weight in the content of carboxyl group-containing monomer; (B) 90 parts by weight or less of low density polyethylene having a melt index of at least 30 g/10 min.; and (C) at least 0.005 parts by weight of an active agent or agents relative to 100 parts by weight of said polymers (A) plus (B).

Abstract: A solvent-free oil-in-water emulsion of propetamphos comprising(a) 5 to 50% by weight of technical propetamphos in the form of droplets having a particle size of below 5 micron,(b) 1 to 8% by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol,(c) 1 to 3% by weight of a buffer, buffering the pH of the formulation to pH 6 to 7,(d) 1 to 2% by weight of a vegetable oil,(e) 0.5 to 2% by weight of an emulsifier(f) 0 to 8% by weight of an antifreezing agent(g) 0 to 0.1% by weight of an antifoaming agent (h) 0 to 0.1% by weight of a perfume,the balance being water, and a process of preparing such emulsion.