The present invention relates to methods for the mass rearing of predatory mites, mite compositions and the use thereof for biological control. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of prey mites from the genus Czenspinskia for the mass rearing of predatory mites and for controlling a pest in a crop.

The present invention relates to methods for the mass rearing of predatory mites, mite compositions and the use thereof for biological control. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of prey mites from the genus Czenspinskia for the mass rearing of predatory mites and for controlling a pest in a crop.

The present invention provides a compound substituted with an excellent control effect against a harmful arthropod, which is represented by formula (I)
Het-Q  (I)
wherein Q represents a group represented by Q1, etc., Het represents a group represented by Het1, etc., R.sup.2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, etc., G.sup.1 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.3a, G.sup.2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.3b, G.sup.3 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.3c, G.sup.4 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.3d, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.3c, and R.sup.3d are identical to or different from each other and represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group, etc., n represents 0, 1, or 2, T represents a C1-C10 chain hydrocarbon group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, etc., A.sup.2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.4a, A.sup.3 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.4b, R.sup.4a and R.sup.4b are identical to or different from each other and represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group, W.sup.1 represents an oxygen atom, etc., and R.sup.6 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group, etc. ##STR00001##

Feeding bees a composition containing at least one oxidizing agent (e.g., peroxide), optionally also containing other components such as an oxidizing agent activator or a viscosifying agent, to treat against, reduce and/or limit the spread of bacterial, virus, and fungi infestation in bees and/or beehives.

The invention relates to methods of trapping a pest, said method comprising providing ferromagnetic particles for ingestion by the pest, and trapping the pest using one or more magnets, wherein a trapped pest has ingested and internally accumulated an amount of the ferromagnetic particles sufficient to permit immobilization of the pest using said one or more magnets. Devices for use with the methods of the instant invention are also disclosed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a heteroaryl azole compound that is excellent in pest control activity, particularly, insecticidal activity and/or miticidal activity, is excellent in safety, and may be industrially advantageously synthesized. The compound of the present invention is a compound represented by the formula (I), an N-oxide compound, stereoisomer, tautomer or hydrate thereof or a salt of any of these compounds. In the formula (I), A represents CH or a nitrogen atom; B.sup.1 represents CX.sup.1 or a nitrogen atom; X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C2-6 alkenyl group, or the like; R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkylthio group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkylsulfinyl group, or the like; R.sup.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group; and R represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group.

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Bait is provided for consumption by a target pest. The bait includes a substantially dry body including a first constituent for the target pest, and a second constituent which is or includes a mollusc deterrent in an amount suitable for deterring a terrestrial mollusc from consuming the bait. In some cases, bait including an insect growth regulator (IGR) is provided.

Bait is provided for consumption by a target pest. The bait includes a substantially dry body including a first constituent for the target pest, and a second constituent which is or includes a mollusc deterrent in an amount suitable for deterring a terrestrial mollusc from consuming the bait. In some cases, bait including an insect growth regulator (IGR) is provided.

Disclosed herein is an aflatoxin biocontrol composition comprising corn germ as a nutrient carrier and an atoxigenic Aspergillus strain. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using such compositions.

Disclosed herein is an aflatoxin biocontrol composition comprising corn germ as a nutrient carrier and an atoxigenic Aspergillus strain. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using such compositions.