A pest control composition, the composition including an active component that includes between about 0.1 wt. % and about 11 wt. % of a mint oil and between about 0.05 wt. % and about 5 wt. % rosemary oil. The composition further includes a carrier, a solvent, and a dehydrate.

A repellent for mammals containing a repellent active ingredient effective for mammals is provided. A repellent for mammals containing, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from a thiophene compound represented by the formula (Ia):

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wherein R.sup.1A, R.sup.2A, R.sup.3A, and R.sup.4A are each independently a hydrogen atom, an acyl group, an optionally esterified carboxyl group, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an optionally substituted alkoxy group, an optionally substituted thiol group, or an optionally substituted amino group; R.sup.3A and R.sup.4A are optionally bonded to each other to form a benzene ring together with carbon atoms bonded thereto; provided that R.sup.1A, R.sup.2A, R.sup.3A, and R.sup.4A are not hydrogen atoms at the same time, and a salt thereof.

A repellent for mammals containing a repellent active ingredient effective for mammals is provided. A repellent for mammals containing, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from a thiophene compound represented by the formula (Ia):

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wherein R.sup.1A, R.sup.2A, R.sup.3A, and R.sup.4A are each independently a hydrogen atom, an acyl group, an optionally esterified carboxyl group, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an optionally substituted alkoxy group, an optionally substituted thiol group, or an optionally substituted amino group; R.sup.3A and R.sup.4A are optionally bonded to each other to form a benzene ring together with carbon atoms bonded thereto; provided that R.sup.1A, R.sup.2A, R.sup.3A, and R.sup.4A are not hydrogen atoms at the same time, and a salt thereof.

A disposable article infused with an insect repellant and method of making the same. The disposable article includes an outer, water absorbent layer, an inner, waterproof layer and an insect repellant applied to the outer layer. The disposable article can be fabric gowns, shoe-covers, leg coverings, hand coverings, arm coverings, head coverings, body coverings, face coverings, full body coverings and chuck pads. In certain embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polypropylene. In other embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polyester. The inner, waterproof layer can be cast polyethylene. The insect repellant can include an effective amount of DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), OLE (oil of lemon eucalyptus) and essential oils alone or in combination.

A disposable article infused with an insect repellant and method of making the same. The disposable article includes an outer, water absorbent layer, an inner, waterproof layer and an insect repellant applied to the outer layer. The disposable article can be fabric gowns, shoe-covers, leg coverings, hand coverings, arm coverings, head coverings, body coverings, face coverings, full body coverings and chuck pads. In certain embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polypropylene. In other embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polyester. The inner, waterproof layer can be cast polyethylene. The insect repellant can include an effective amount of DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), OLE (oil of lemon eucalyptus) and essential oils alone or in combination.

The invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier for prolonged delivery of active substances suitable for controlled release over a sustained period of time. More particularly, the invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one cellulose derivative, and at least one active agent, and the method for manufacturing same. The invention also relates to the use of a cellulose derivative for improving the incorporation of active agents in a thermoplastic polymer matrix.

The invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier for prolonged delivery of active substances suitable for controlled release over a sustained period of time. More particularly, the invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one cellulose derivative, and at least one active agent, and the method for manufacturing same. The invention also relates to the use of a cellulose derivative for improving the incorporation of active agents in a thermoplastic polymer matrix.

The technology relates to the use of 1-octanol, 1-nonanol, a combination thereof or compositions comprising either or both of 1-octanol and 1-nonanol for modifying the behaviour of tephritid fruit flies. In particular the 1-octanol, 1-nonanol or compositions described herein can be used to repel and/or modulate the feeding, mating or oviposition behaviour of tephritid fruit flies such as the Queensland fruit fly and the Mediterranean fruit fly.

The technology relates to the use of 1-octanol, 1-nonanol, a combination thereof or compositions comprising either or both of 1-octanol and 1-nonanol for modifying the behaviour of tephritid fruit flies. In particular the 1-octanol, 1-nonanol or compositions described herein can be used to repel and/or modulate the feeding, mating or oviposition behaviour of tephritid fruit flies such as the Queensland fruit fly and the Mediterranean fruit fly.

The subject matter described herein is directed to compounds, synergistic compositions, and methods for repelling arthropods, such as insects. The compositions comprise aryl and pyridyl-type compounds. The compounds demonstrate strong vapor and topical repellency when applied alone and in synergistic compositions.