An aspect of the present invention relates to a wrapping tape for repelling insects, the wrapping tape having a number of male engagement elements on a front surface of a tape, and a number of loop-shaped engagement elements on a rear surface of the tape, wherein the male engagement elements and the loop-shaped engagement elements can be engaged each other, and an insect repellent component is applied at least to the front surface of the tape and the male engagement elements.

An aspect of the present invention relates to a wrapping tape for repelling insects, the wrapping tape having a number of male engagement elements on a front surface of a tape, and a number of loop-shaped engagement elements on a rear surface of the tape, wherein the male engagement elements and the loop-shaped engagement elements can be engaged each other, and an insect repellent component is applied at least to the front surface of the tape and the male engagement elements.

Fennel oil or its principle component, trans-anethole, is encapsulated into non-viable yeast cells for larvicide application. Mosquito larvae are especially sensitive to this larvicide, even more so than previously described yeast-encapsulated essential oils. The larvicide is cost-effective and non-toxic to humans throughout manufacturing, storage, and application.

Fennel oil or its principle component, trans-anethole, is encapsulated into non-viable yeast cells for larvicide application. Mosquito larvae are especially sensitive to this larvicide, even more so than previously described yeast-encapsulated essential oils. The larvicide is cost-effective and non-toxic to humans throughout manufacturing, storage, and application.

The present disclosure provides acaricidal compounds, i.e. compounds 3c {3,6}, 3c {4,6}, 3c {3, 3}, 3c {4,3} and 3c {6,6}, that are effective in killing Varroa destructor mites while being harmless to honey bees.

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The present disclosure provides acaricidal compounds, i.e. compounds 3c {3,6}, 3c {4,6}, 3c {3, 3}, 3c {4,3} and 3c {6,6}, that are effective in killing Varroa destructor mites while being harmless to honey bees.

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The invention is a chemically and physically stable solution of levulinic acid, benzoic acid, and sorbic acids or their salts which is antimicrobially effective against bacteria and fungi. The solution provides improved antibacterial protection for personal care and cosmetic products at lower than expected levulinic acid levels and at desirable use levels. The composition may also include a solvent selected from the group of aromatic alcohols consisting of phenoxyethanol, phenylpropanol, phenylethanol, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures of these alcohols. These solvents extend the range of acidity over which the invention is capable of inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth.

The invention is a chemically and physically stable solution of levulinic acid, benzoic acid, and sorbic acids or their salts which is antimicrobially effective against bacteria and fungi. The solution provides improved antibacterial protection for personal care and cosmetic products at lower than expected levulinic acid levels and at desirable use levels. The composition may also include a solvent selected from the group of aromatic alcohols consisting of phenoxyethanol, phenylpropanol, phenylethanol, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures of these alcohols. These solvents extend the range of acidity over which the invention is capable of inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth.

The invention is a chemically and physically stable solution of levulinic acid, benzoic acid, and sorbic acids or their salts which is antimicrobially effective against bacteria and fungi. The solution provides improved antibacterial protection for personal care and cosmetic products at lower than expected levulinic acid levels and at desirable use levels. The composition may also include a solvent selected from the group of aromatic alcohols consisting of phenoxyethanol, phenylpropanol, phenylethanol, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures of these alcohols. These solvents extend the range of acidity over which the invention is capable of inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth.

A gel-based and sprayable animal attractant composition is provided that comprises at least one synthetic scent. Generally, the gel-based animal attractant composition can be applied through the use of an aerosol spray can and can be formulated to attract specific types of animals, in particular ruminants. More specifically, the animal attractant can comprise a synthetic scent designed to mimic the urine of a doe in estrus.