A launderable bactericidal and virucidal fabric finish formulation. The first component is a bactericidal and virucidal agent represented by formula (I):

##STR00001## wherein n is 7; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are jointly or independently selected from H or one of the following groups:

##STR00002## wherein R.sub.4 is selected from CH.sub.3 or H; m is an integer from 2 to 10; p is an integer from 9 to 15; q is an integer from 2 to 10. A second component includes one or more crosslinkers and/or one or more catalysts. A third component includes one or more transition metal salts.

The present invention relates novel herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I), in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a HPPD-inhibitor herbicide, a synthetic AUXIN herbicide, a herbicide that acts through the inhibition of ACCase, or a herbicide that inhibits cell division through interference with VLCFA biosynthesis.

The present invention relates novel herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I), in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a HPPD-inhibitor herbicide, a synthetic AUXIN herbicide, a herbicide that acts through the inhibition of ACCase, or a herbicide that inhibits cell division through interference with VLCFA biosynthesis.

Mouse repellents include one or more plant essential oils or other plant-derived natural compounds. The mouse repellents can be used alone or in combination with mouse attractants. Devices and further methods of using the mouse repellents are also disclosed.

Mouse repellents include one or more plant essential oils or other plant-derived natural compounds. The mouse repellents can be used alone or in combination with mouse attractants. Devices and further methods of using the mouse repellents are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a thiazolylisoxazoline of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a thiazolylisoxazoline of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

A method for modulating the release rate of microencapsulated active ingredients comprising the following steps: I) preparation of an aqueous suspension A) comprising microcapsules of at least one active ingredient, II) preparation of a liquid emulsifiable in water, component B), comprising a solvent of the active ingredient and at least a surfactant, III) water, component C), for diluting to the application dose the active ingredient, and mixing A), B) and C).

A method for modulating the release rate of microencapsulated active ingredients comprising the following steps: I) preparation of an aqueous suspension A) comprising microcapsules of at least one active ingredient, II) preparation of a liquid emulsifiable in water, component B), comprising a solvent of the active ingredient and at least a surfactant, III) water, component C), for diluting to the application dose the active ingredient, and mixing A), B) and C).

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a thiazolylisoxazoline of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.