The present invention provides a composition comprising an amphiphile and an active ingredient whose solubility in water at 20° C. is not more than 10 g/L, wherein the amphiphile comprises a dendritic polyurea which is joined to at least one linear or comb-type polymer, and the joining is effected via a difunctional linker, if the repeat units of the linear polymer are composed of polymerized alkylene oxide. The invention also relates to an amphiphile comprising a dendritic polyurea and a process for preparing the amphiphile.

The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl-triazole and heteroaryl-tetrazole compounds of the general formula (I), in which the structural elements R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the meaning given in the description, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and for their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

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The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl-triazole and heteroaryl-tetrazole compounds of the general formula (I), in which the structural elements R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the meaning given in the description, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and for their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

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Described herein are compositions and methods relating to insecticides. In additional embodiments according to the present disclosure, administration devices and methods of such are also described. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein comprise “Cha Plu” (Piper sarmentosum) extract. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein further comprise an insecticide, for example natural pyrethrins or derivatives thereof. Compositions and methods as described herein utilize effective amounts of active ingredients of such compositions to induce knockdown and/or mortality of pests based on synergistic action of the “Cha Plu” (Piper sarmentosum) extract and natural pyrethrins together.

Described herein are compositions and methods relating to insecticides. In additional embodiments according to the present disclosure, administration devices and methods of such are also described. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein comprise “Cha Plu” (Piper sarmentosum) extract. In certain aspects, compositions and methods as described herein further comprise an insecticide, for example natural pyrethrins or derivatives thereof. Compositions and methods as described herein utilize effective amounts of active ingredients of such compositions to induce knockdown and/or mortality of pests based on synergistic action of the “Cha Plu” (Piper sarmentosum) extract and natural pyrethrins together.

A compound of formula (1) or a salt thereof, which is effective as a parasitic pest control agent, is provided. In the formula, R1 represents, for example an optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group, R2 represents, for example a halogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, an optionally substituted C1-C6 alkoxy group, R3 represents, for example a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl group, n represents an integer of 0 to 5, X represents an oxygen atom or sulfur atom, Y represents, for example phenyl substituted at an ortho position, pyridyl, and the bond with a broken line represents a double bond or a single bond. ##STR00001##

A compound of formula (Ie′): ##STR00001##
wherein Ar′, R.sub.1, R.sub.4e and Y are as defined herein and a method of controlling pests using the compound.

A compound of formula (Ie′): ##STR00001##
wherein Ar′, R.sub.1, R.sub.4e and Y are as defined herein and a method of controlling pests using the compound.

This invention relates to compositions for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites in animals, comprising at least one 1-arylpyrazole, at least one macrocyclic lactone, at least one insect growth regulator, and at least one anthelmintic compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof.

This invention relates to compositions for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites in animals, comprising at least one 1-arylpyrazole, at least one macrocyclic lactone, at least one insect growth regulator, and at least one anthelmintic compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof.