Compositions comprising complexes of 1-methylcyclopropene and α-cyclodextrin, and articles including the composition, are provided. Methods for using the compositions and articles in delaying the maturation of fruits, vegetables, and plants are also provided.

The present disclosure provides solid compositions comprising a sorbent and an active composition, as well as delivery devices comprising the solid compositions. The disclosure also provides methods of making the solid compositions, as well as methods of utilizing the solid compositions as a pest repellant and as attractant for targets.

The present disclosure provides solid compositions comprising a sorbent and an active composition, as well as delivery devices comprising the solid compositions. The disclosure also provides methods of making the solid compositions, as well as methods of utilizing the solid compositions as a pest repellant and as attractant for targets.

The present disclosure provides solid compositions comprising a sorbent and an active composition, as well as delivery devices comprising the solid compositions. The disclosure also provides methods of making the solid compositions, as well as methods of utilizing the solid compositions as a pest repellant and as attractant for targets.

This invention relates to particles (1) with a controllable release of at least one pheromone, wherein a) the particle (1) has a core (2) which is surrounded by one or more layers (4, 6), and b) the core (2) and at least one layer (4, 6) surrounding the core (2) comprises at least one pheromone to be released, wherein the core (2) and/or at least one layer (4, 6) surrounding the core (2) comprises a substrate for binding or for absorbing the at least one pheromone to be released, wherein the substrate is capable of dispensing the absorbed pheromone in a delayed manner, and the substrate comprises zeolite.

This invention relates to particles (1) with a controllable release of at least one pheromone, wherein a) the particle (1) has a core (2) which is surrounded by one or more layers (4, 6), and b) the core (2) and at least one layer (4, 6) surrounding the core (2) comprises at least one pheromone to be released, wherein the core (2) and/or at least one layer (4, 6) surrounding the core (2) comprises a substrate for binding or for absorbing the at least one pheromone to be released, wherein the substrate is capable of dispensing the absorbed pheromone in a delayed manner, and the substrate comprises zeolite.

A wearable device for repelling head-lice is disclosed comprising a fastener for holding the device in contact with head-hair, and a container attached to the device, the container is adapted to hold an absorbent material out of contact with the head hair. The absorbent material may be suitable to absorb a lice-repellent material, and to release the lice-repellent in the form of gas.

A wearable device for repelling head-lice is disclosed comprising a fastener for holding the device in contact with head-hair, and a container attached to the device, the container is adapted to hold an absorbent material out of contact with the head hair. The absorbent material may be suitable to absorb a lice-repellent material, and to release the lice-repellent in the form of gas.

A wearable device for repelling head-lice is disclosed comprising a fastener for holding the device in contact with head-hair, and a container attached to the device, the container is adapted to hold an absorbent material out of contact with the head hair. The absorbent material may be suitable to absorb a lice-repellent material, and to release the lice-repellent in the form of gas.

A composition is disclosed including combining a carbonate or bicarbonate compound, an acid, a biostimulant, a nutrient, and a pesticide. The composition may be processed into a tablet, powder, meal, pellets, or granules and produce effervescence when a liquid, such as water or a water-based liquid is mixed with the composition.