Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling rodents. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin.

Provided are methods for controlling Fusarium wilt of banana plants. The methods involve applying a glucosinolate, glucosinolate hydrolysate, isothiocyanate or thiocyanate containing composition to the growth medium of a banana plant.

Provided are methods for controlling Fusarium wilt of banana plants. The methods involve applying a glucosinolate, glucosinolate hydrolysate, isothiocyanate or thiocyanate containing composition to the growth medium of a banana plant.

The present invention relates to an agent for removing house dust mite allergens and a composition comprising the same. The composition comprises, as an active ingredient, the agent which is composed of a natural plant essential oil or its steam distillate and can effectively remove allergens derived from house dust mites. Thus, the agent and the composition can be used for the prevention, alleviation, mitigation or treatment of various allergic diseases, which can be caused by allergens derived from house dust mites, in an environmentally friendly and efficient manner without causing particular side effects. In addition, the agent and the composition can significantly reduce the prevalence of diseases caused by house dust mites and the frequency of exposure of people to house dust mites.

The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures of isothiocyanate derivatives and commercial fungicides, and to compositions comprising such mixtures and methods for using such mixtures as fungicides.

The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures of isothiocyanate derivatives and commercial fungicides, and to compositions comprising such mixtures and methods for using such mixtures as fungicides.

Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent. ##STR00001##

Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent. ##STR00001##

Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling insects and preventing undesirable behavior in hoofed animals. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin.

Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling insects and preventing undesirable behavior in hoofed animals. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin.