Abstract: A coating composition to prevent cribbing by a horse includes a solvent, a carrier, a non volatile chemical and a pigment. The solvent comprises a combination of a higher aromatic solvent having a boiling point above 170.degree. Centigrade (380.degree. Fahrenheit), and crystals thereof combined with a carrier therefor. Further, non-volatile chemicals which would assist in penetration of a wood surface and in enhancing residual properties of the composition can be added to the base combination.

Abstract: A cat repellant and dispenser therefor for dissipating odors from a cat repellant into the atmosphere surround said dispenser including a housing, a reservoir located in the housing for holding and containing a solid, particulate cat repellant, a chamber located in the housing adjacent to the reservoir for receiving the solid, particulate cat repellant from the reservoir, the chamber having a slot therein for releasing odors emanating from the cat repellant to the atmosphere surrounding the dispenser to repel cats. The cat repellant of the invention is particulate pepper.

Abstract: The propagation of mouse population in a given area of actual or potential mice infestation is prevented as inhibited by treating such area with an effective amount of male mouse sesquiterpenic pheromone or a derivative thereof, wherein such pheromone has male mouse aversion signalling properties, and the pheromone is not used in the form of male mouse urine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a capsicum containing lachrymator. The lachrymator comprises a nonflammable carrier and capsicum. The nonflammable carrier comprises propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol and water. In one preferred embodiment the lachrymator comprises about 0.3 percent by weight capsicum, about 14.7 percent by weight propylene glycol, about 35 percent by weight ethyl alcohol and about 50 percent by weight water.

Abstract: A deer repellent device and method for warding off a deer from a shrub or plant. The device is an assembly of a deer repellent formulation and a support medium for the formulation. The support medium is a length of rope or a volume of clay granules, the rope, as treated, can be strung around shrubs or along plants. The clay medium, as treated, can be placed under and around a shrub or plant.

Abstract: Insecticide compositions containing an O-halopyridylphosphate insecticide absorbed on corn flour or a mineral carrier are stabilized from thermal decomposition by incorporating from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight of the carrier of a wood flour or a hemicellulose extract. These compositions can be employed in methods for protecting stored grains and plants from insect damage.

Abstract: The invention provides a sprayable non-aqueous composition for repelling birds and animal pests, comprising a mixture of a tacky polyolefin, a substantially pure silica-based thixotropic agent and an organic solvent or diluent.

Abstract: Annoying insects are controlled by attaching an insect control device to the body of the animal to be treated. The insect control device is a molded article, preferably in the form of an ear tag, which has been formed from a powder mixture of coumaphos, polyvinyl chloride and a plasticizer. The coumaphos is generally used in an amount such that from about 5 to about 30 wt % of the device is coumaphos. Other materials such as lubricants, pigments, stabilizers, etc. may also be included in minor amounts. The device may be formed by any appropriate technique but injection molding has been found to be particularly advantageous.

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 method for the control of fouling by marine and fresh water mollusks through the use of the chemical compound, 2-(thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole. The disclosed method is particularly useful in controlling fouling by species of fresh water Asiatic clams of the genus Corbicula, the most common of which is C. fluminea.

Abstract: Described are animal control compositions and methods; which compositions comprise citronellyl nitrile, citronellol and, optionally, methyl terpenyl ether, lemon oil, caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate and quinine or one or more of its salts. The compositions can be used "as is" or in the form of a "controlled release" composition whereby the citronellyl nitrile, citronellol and, optionally, methyl terpenyl ether, lemon oil, caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate and quinine or one or more of its salts are intimately admixed (alone or with adjuvants including but not limited to other volatile, odorous ingredients) with a polymeric substance such as polyethylene in the form of pellets or functional articles, e.g., garbage bags.

Abstract: Described are animal control compositions and methods; which compositions comprise citronellyl nitrile, citronellol alpha-terpinyl methyl ether and lemon oil and, optionally, caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate, one or more norbornyl alkyl ethers, one or more 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl hexanol-2 derivatives and quinine or one or more of its salts. The compositions can be used "as is" or in the form of a "controlled release" composition whereby the citronellyl nitrile, citronellol, alpha-terpinyl methyl ether and lemon oil and, optionally, the caryophyllene, isopulegol, isopulegyl acetate, one or more norbornyl alkyl ethers, one or more 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl hexanol-2 derivatives and quinine or one or more of its salts are intimately admixed (alone or with adjuvants including but not limited to other volatile, odorous ingredients) with a polymeric substance such as polyethylene in the form of pellets or functional articles, e.g., garbage bags.

Abstract: A personal protection device having a flexible support, and a breakable capsule at a front surface of the support, which capsule contains skunk essence. Upon attack, the user bends the support to break the capsule in the direction of an assailant in order to repel the assault.

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: Rodent repellent powders are disclosed which are comprised of thujone oil in a powder mixture which does not readily atomize containing at least one of the group of lime powder, borax powder, pyrethrum powder, silica gel, sulphur powder, sabadilla, pepper powder, and tobacco dust.

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.

Abstract: Described are animal control compositions and methods; which compositions comprise lemon oil and .alpha.-terpinyl methyl ether taken alone or taken further together with quinine or salts thereof. The compositions can be used "as is" or in the form of a "controlled release" composition whereby the lemon oil and .alpha.-terpinyl methyl ether taken alone or further together with quinine or a salt thereof are intimately admixed (alone or with adjuvants including but not limited to other volatile, odorous ingredients) with a polymeric substance such as polyethylene in the form of pellets or functional articles, e.g., garbage bags.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of PAF Acether-induced maladies. The treatment comprises the administration of a ginkgolide or a ginkgolide derivative. Ginkgolide B has been found to be the most effective. The ginkgolides may be introduced orally, intraveneously or by spray inhalation.

Abstract: Novel hydrazones derived from 3-formylrifamycin S or SV as the aldehydo component and a bi- or tri-cyclic N-aminopiperazine as the hydrazino component and having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, independently of one another, each represents a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl,m and n, independently of one another, each represents an integer from 0 to 5,X represents C.sub.1-5 -alkylidene, benzylidene or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxymethylene,Y represents C.sub.1-5 -alkylidene, C.sub.1-4 -alkoxymethylene, oxy, thio or optionally substituted imino of the formula --N(R)-- wherein R represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.3-5 -alkenyl, C.sub.3-12 -cycloalkyl or phenyl, orX and Y together represent 1,2-cycloalkylene or o-phenylene each of which can be substituted by from one to three C.sub.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of an effective amount of denatonium saccharide which has a vile, bitter taste, a solvent which provides the composition with the capability of penetrating the surface of an article to be protected, and an inert material, is applied to protect an article from gnawing, biting, licking and feeding by various animals.

Abstract: A composition of matter for repelling animals comprising the mixture of a metallic metal, a quantity of a soil that has been extracted from the earth, a nutrient source, and water. The soil is the type having a plurality of metallic metal metabolizing organisms thriving therein. The metallic metal is an ionic form of selenium. The nutrient source is a carbohydrate. In particular, the nutrient source can be lactose. The composition of matter further comprises a nitrogen source, such as tryptone. The composition may also include a quantity of tetrahydrofloate.

Abstract: Denatonium saccharide, which has a vile, bitter taste, is applied to protect an article against gnawing, biting, licking, and feeding by various animals.

Abstract: An article molded of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyvinyl resin, polyacrylate, epoxy resin, cellulose, cellulose derivative, polyamide and polyester and containing at least one pyrethroid selected from the group consisting of 3'-phenoxy-4'-fluoro-.alpha.-cyano-benzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2"-p-chlorophenyl-2"-chlorovinyl)-cyclopropanecarboxylate, 3'-phenoxy-4'-fluoro-.alpha.-cyano-benzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2",2"-dichlorovinyl)cyclopropane-carboxylate, pentafluorobenzyl permethrate, and isomers thereof. Such articles are especially useful in combating ectoparasites in livestock management, being used in the form of an ear-tag, neck strap, neck strap tag, tail strap, limb strap or halter.