A system for controlling insects, comprising a first lure module for attracting insects to eat a toxicant and a second cooling module for lowing environmental temperature to a temperature lethal to insects but above the ice crystallization of fruit. The lure comprises: wax; oil; ethyl methyl eugenol or other suitable attractant; and spinosad or other suitable toxicant.

A system for controlling insects, comprising a first lure module for attracting insects to eat a toxicant and a second cooling module for lowing environmental temperature to a temperature lethal to insects but above the ice crystallization of fruit. The lure comprises: wax; oil; ethyl methyl eugenol or other suitable attractant; and spinosad or other suitable toxicant.

The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of microbes on live plants using compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof:

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wherein R is H, Ph, Ar, or a C.sub.1-C.sub.60 alkyl. The present invention also relates to live plant products contacted with compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof.

Disclosed herein are bait formulations for attracting and controlling pest insects such as ants. The bait compositions include a specific ratio of lipids and protein sources that are effective in both discovery and recruitment and are superior to current commercial ant bait formulations as they are effective throughout the different seasons and against diverse species of ants. The ant bait compositions may be combined with an insecticide to reduce or eliminate ant populations. Methods for making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Disclosed herein are bait formulations for attracting and controlling pest insects such as ants. The bait compositions include a specific ratio of lipids and protein sources that are effective in both discovery and recruitment and are superior to current commercial ant bait formulations as they are effective throughout the different seasons and against diverse species of ants. The ant bait compositions may be combined with an insecticide to reduce or eliminate ant populations. Methods for making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Provided is an insect repellent having excellent repellency and being highly safe. An insect repellent comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and trans-2-hexenyl acetate.

Provided is an insect repellent having excellent repellency and being highly safe. An insect repellent comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and trans-2-hexenyl acetate.

The present invention relates to a new plant growth regulation composition comprising a compound of Formula (Ia) and trinexapac-ethyl. (Ia). It also relates to a method for enhancing or regulating the growth of plants comprising applying said composition. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a new plant growth regulation composition comprising a compound of Formula (Ia) and trinexapac-ethyl. (Ia). It also relates to a method for enhancing or regulating the growth of plants comprising applying said composition. ##STR00001##

The present disclosure provides methods for treating and preventing foot pain, muscle soreness, inflammation or an inflammatory-related disorder, and itch with the administration of compositions comprising pine resin. Also provided are methods of repelling an insect by applying to a subject composition comprising pine resin.