A buoyant article is provided. The buoyant larvicidal article comprises a silicate, a larvicide associated with the silicate, and a binder. The binder is for agglomerating the silicate. In additional or alternative aspects, the buoyant larvicidal article comprises a buoyant moiety, a larvicide associated with the buoyant moiety, and a binder for agglomerating the buoyant moiety. Methods of making the buoyant article and uses thereof are also provided.

A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, and one or more nematicidal active ingredients selected from specific groups has an excellent controlling effect on plant diseases.

A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, and one or more nematicidal active ingredients selected from specific groups has an excellent controlling effect on plant diseases.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one particular insecticide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one particular insecticide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one particular insecticide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

The present invention relates generally to a water-soluble controlled release composition for eradication or control of insects and/or vegetation in a body of water, comprising: a water-soluble polymer acting as a matrix composition which can float in water; at least one active ingredient for eradicating or controlling a targeted insect and/or vegetation, the release of the active ingredient is regulated by the gradual dissolution of the composition; a surfactant; and a binder in an amount suitable to allow for blending of the above ingredients into a matrix composition. The invention also provides methods for making the composition and using the composition.

The present invention relates generally to a water-soluble controlled release composition for eradication or control of insects and/or vegetation in a body of water, comprising: a water-soluble polymer acting as a matrix composition which can float in water; at least one active ingredient for eradicating or controlling a targeted insect and/or vegetation, the release of the active ingredient is regulated by the gradual dissolution of the composition; a surfactant; and a binder in an amount suitable to allow for blending of the above ingredients into a matrix composition. The invention also provides methods for making the composition and using the composition.

In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.