Described herein are compositions and methods to be used in controlling pests, such as arthropods, nematodes, helminths, insect pests, internal parasites, and external parasites. Such compositions make use of at least a blend of one or more essential oils and, optionally, additional components, such as surfactants, emulsifiers, solvents, additives, and inerts. Compositions can be applied to a variety of locations to control pests or can also be added into feed or foodstuffs to afford internal pest control.

Described herein are compositions and methods to be used in controlling pests, such as arthropods, nematodes, helminths, insect pests, internal parasites, and external parasites. Such compositions make use of at least a blend of one or more essential oils and, optionally, additional components, such as surfactants, emulsifiers, solvents, additives, and inerts. Compositions can be applied to a variety of locations to control pests or can also be added into feed or foodstuffs to afford internal pest control.

The subject matter of the invention is a carrier loaded with bioactive substances, wherein the carrier is carbonate substituted hydroxyapatite and the bioactive substances are an ion and a plant extract, wherein the ion is selected from the group consisting of Cu, Zn and a combination thereof, and wherein the plant extract consists of mint extract, rosemary extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, lemon extract, garlic extract, clove extract, thyme extract and cinnamon extract.

The subject matter of the invention is a carrier loaded with bioactive substances, wherein the carrier is carbonate substituted hydroxyapatite and the bioactive substances are an ion and a plant extract, wherein the ion is selected from the group consisting of Cu, Zn and a combination thereof, and wherein the plant extract consists of mint extract, rosemary extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, lemon extract, garlic extract, clove extract, thyme extract and cinnamon extract.

The subject matter of the invention is a carrier loaded with bioactive substances, wherein the carrier is carbonate substituted hydroxyapatite and the bioactive substances are an ion and a plant extract, wherein the ion is selected from the group consisting of Cu, Zn and a combination thereof, and wherein the plant extract consists of mint extract, rosemary extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, lemon extract, garlic extract, clove extract, thyme extract and cinnamon extract.

This disclosure provides a method of disinfecting a surface within an area, comprising the steps of: a) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a first aqueous composition comprising a first iodine reactant compound that is either a peroxide compound or an iodine salt compound: b) allowing sufficient time for the first aqueous composition to distribute throughout the area, and to deposit and coalesce into a layer upon the surface: c) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a second aqueous composition comprising a second iodine reactant compound that is the other of the first iodine reactant compound, and: d) again allowing sufficient time for the droplets of the second aqueous composition to deposit onto the coalesced layer of the first aqueous composition, thereby forming iodine and other iodine biocides in situ and disinfecting the surface.

This disclosure provides a method of disinfecting a surface within an area, comprising the steps of: a) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a first aqueous composition comprising a first iodine reactant compound that is either a peroxide compound or an iodine salt compound: b) allowing sufficient time for the first aqueous composition to distribute throughout the area, and to deposit and coalesce into a layer upon the surface: c) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a second aqueous composition comprising a second iodine reactant compound that is the other of the first iodine reactant compound, and: d) again allowing sufficient time for the droplets of the second aqueous composition to deposit onto the coalesced layer of the first aqueous composition, thereby forming iodine and other iodine biocides in situ and disinfecting the surface.

A pest control composition, the composition including an active component having between about 0.001 wt. % to about 5 wt. % spearmint oil, between about 0.01 wt. % to about 5 wt. % geranium oil, and between about 0 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of a third oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof. The composition further includes a carrier, a solvent, and a dehydrate.

A pest control composition, the composition including an active component having between about 0.001 wt. % to about 5 wt. % spearmint oil, between about 0.01 wt. % to about 5 wt. % geranium oil, and between about 0 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of a third oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof. The composition further includes a carrier, a solvent, and a dehydrate.

A pest control composition, the composition including an active component having between about 0.001 wt. % to about 5 wt. % spearmint oil, between about 0.01 wt. % to about 5 wt. % geranium oil, and between about 0 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of a third oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, cedarwood oil, and mixtures thereof. The composition further includes a carrier, a solvent, and a dehydrate.