Compositions and methods for affecting dipteran hematophagous parasites. The compositions contain at least one dipteran semiochemical and at least one phagostimulant. The compositions may further include a pesticide. The semiochemical may be a floral attractant and the phagostimulants may be sugar-based. The compositions may be useful in attracting mosquitoes and/or repelling sand flies.

Compositions and methods for affecting dipteran hematophagous parasites. The compositions contain at least one dipteran semiochemical and at least one phagostimulant. The compositions may further include a pesticide. The semiochemical may be a floral attractant and the phagostimulants may be sugar-based. The compositions may be useful in attracting mosquitoes and/or repelling sand flies.

A method for stabilizing a bioactive herbaceous extract in a composition comprising silicon particles, the method comprising bringing the bioactive herbaceous extract into contact with the silicon particles, in the presence of at least one non-reducing disaccharide. Also related compositions and methods.

A method for stabilizing a bioactive herbaceous extract in a composition comprising silicon particles, the method comprising bringing the bioactive herbaceous extract into contact with the silicon particles, in the presence of at least one non-reducing disaccharide. Also related compositions and methods.

Insect-repelling compositions comprise from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of plant essential oils. The balance of the composition to 100% by weight includes deionized water, vanillin powder, isopropanol, glycerin, an emulsifier (such as polyglycerol oleate and/or sodium lauryl sulfate), and an aqueous chitosan formulation. The chitosan formulation comprises ≤8% volume of chitosan and ≤8% volume of acetic acid or vinegar.

Insect-repelling compositions comprise from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of plant essential oils. The balance of the composition to 100% by weight includes deionized water, vanillin powder, isopropanol, glycerin, an emulsifier (such as polyglycerol oleate and/or sodium lauryl sulfate), and an aqueous chitosan formulation. The chitosan formulation comprises ≤8% volume of chitosan and ≤8% volume of acetic acid or vinegar.

A rodenticide is provided, including extracts of: Aesculus hippocastanum, Prunus laurocerasus, Digitalis purpurea, Melilotus officinalis, Ricinus communis, Salix alba, egg albumin, and Penicillium chrysogenum.

A rodenticide is provided, including extracts of: Aesculus hippocastanum, Prunus laurocerasus, Digitalis purpurea, Melilotus officinalis, Ricinus communis, Salix alba, egg albumin, and Penicillium chrysogenum.

A compound plant-derived molluscicide for controlling Pomacea canaliculata and a preparation method and application thereof are disclosed. The compound plant-derived molluscicide is prepared from following raw materials in proportion by weight: 40-45% of water extract of Solidago canadensis L. leaves, 45-50% of water extract of Lantana camara L. roots, 0.1-0.2% of active ingredient stabilizer, and 0.1-0.2% of preservative; and a balance is ultrapure water. The disclosure has rich raw material resources, low cost, good molluscicidal effect, sustained and stable efficacy, non-toxic effect on freshwater fish, and meets the requirements of environmental protection.

A compound plant-derived molluscicide for controlling Pomacea canaliculata and a preparation method and application thereof are disclosed. The compound plant-derived molluscicide is prepared from following raw materials in proportion by weight: 40-45% of water extract of Solidago canadensis L. leaves, 45-50% of water extract of Lantana camara L. roots, 0.1-0.2% of active ingredient stabilizer, and 0.1-0.2% of preservative; and a balance is ultrapure water. The disclosure has rich raw material resources, low cost, good molluscicidal effect, sustained and stable efficacy, non-toxic effect on freshwater fish, and meets the requirements of environmental protection.