The present invention relates to a 3′-ketoglycoside compound defined by formula (I) and its use for controlled release of alcohols, in particular alcohols showing an insect repellent effect. It relates also to a process for preparing the 3′-ketoglycoside compound of formula (I). It further relates to a composition comprising a 3′-ketoglycoside compound of formula (I). It relates also to the use of a 3′-ketoglycoside compound of formula (I) for the controlled release of alcohols. It related also to a method of use of such composition.

The present invention relates to a topical consumer product which is an insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent microencapsulated emulsion containing non-DEET insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent active ingredients, such as IR3535®. The insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent microencapsulated emulsion exhibits long-duration insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellency efficacy over conventional pest repellant compositions. Such a topical consumer product exhibits performance characteristics which include product stability with respect to the physical and chemical properties of the formulation and chemical properties of the active ingredient, and provides the required shelf-life stability and long-duration insect repellency desired for a commercial insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent product.

The present invention relates to a topical consumer product which is an insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent microencapsulated emulsion containing non-DEET insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent active ingredients, such as IR3535®. The insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent microencapsulated emulsion exhibits long-duration insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellency efficacy over conventional pest repellant compositions. Such a topical consumer product exhibits performance characteristics which include product stability with respect to the physical and chemical properties of the formulation and chemical properties of the active ingredient, and provides the required shelf-life stability and long-duration insect repellency desired for a commercial insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent product.

An agrochemical composition includes an agrochemical and a surfactant that has a structure (I)-(VI). The surfactant may be described as an alkyl amidoamine glycerol surfactant, an oxide thereof, or as a quaternary ammonium compound thereof.

Provided are methods and compositions for increasing plant resistance to abiotic stress. The composition may comprise a hydrogel and a priming agent. The methods may include contacting the seed with a seed coating composition comprising a hydrogel and a priming agent.

A natural non-toxic ant-repelling gel or tape is created by combining certain fatty acids with a thickening agent. The gel or tape has the surprising ability to be used safely around food, children and pets, because it is derived from an edible source. Over time, the gel composition hardens to become less tacky, thicker and more resilient and resistant to wear and tear. The gel or tape is applied to permanently block or repel ants. Since this is an oil-based gel composition, it is also long-lasting and water-proof, so it can be used outside. One particular use is to block the path of ants attempting to access a hummingbird feeder or nectar bird feeder.

A natural non-toxic ant-repelling gel or tape is created by combining certain fatty acids with a thickening agent. The gel or tape has the surprising ability to be used safely around food, children and pets, because it is derived from an edible source. Over time, the gel composition hardens to become less tacky, thicker and more resilient and resistant to wear and tear. The gel or tape is applied to permanently block or repel ants. Since this is an oil-based gel composition, it is also long-lasting and water-proof, so it can be used outside. One particular use is to block the path of ants attempting to access a hummingbird feeder or nectar bird feeder.

A composition for repelling or inhibiting biting insects and to prevent game animals, such as deer, wild boar, coyotes and the like, from smelling human odor and methods thereof, wherein the composition comprises from about 20% to 40% garlic extract, from about 5% to about 20% lemongrass extract, from about 1% to about 20% cayenne pepper powder, and from about 10% to about 40% grapefruit concentrated extract with all parts equal to 100%.

A multilayer protective device such as, but not limited to, a garment such as a vest or arm or leg wrap, a bag, a backpack, wraps for tents, camping items, etc. designed to be worn by domesticated or farm animals of various sizes and/or humans or placed on objects for which predator attack is to be deterred. The multilayer protective device is made from a multi-layered composite textile containing a non-toxic, non-lethal repellant substance such that upon a bite from an attacking animal, the non-toxic, non-lethal repellant substance is released deterring the attacking animal for such a time as to allow the wearer or user of the protective device to escape or be rescued.

The diffuser of volatile substances by combustion comprises a body (1) that includes said volatile substances, wherein said body is formed from microcapsules (2) that house said volatile substances. Preferably, each microcapsule (2) comprises an outer shell that houses the volatile substances therein. It makes it possible to provide a diffuser of volatile substances by combustion wherein the evaporation of the volatile substances is reduced or fully prevented during the drying in the manufacturing process thereof.