This invention relates to a mixture of an alkyl polyglucoside with a (biological performance improving) adjuvant which is a non-ionic surfactant, the mixture improving the biological performance of an agrochemical. The biological performance effect of the alkyl polyglucoside is poorer than the partner adjuvant but the biological performance effect of the mixture is as good as that delivered by a much larger amount of that better, partner adjuvant alone.

The diffuser of volatile substances by combustion comprises a body (1) that includes said volatile substances, wherein said body is formed from microcapsules (2) that house said volatile substances. Preferably, each microcapsule (2) comprises an outer shell that houses the volatile substances therein. It makes it possible to provide a diffuser of volatile substances by combustion wherein the evaporation of the volatile substances is reduced or fully prevented during the drying in the manufacturing process thereof.

The diffuser of volatile substances by combustion comprises a body (1) that includes said volatile substances, wherein said body is formed from microcapsules (2) that house said volatile substances. Preferably, each microcapsule (2) comprises an outer shell that houses the volatile substances therein. It makes it possible to provide a diffuser of volatile substances by combustion wherein the evaporation of the volatile substances is reduced or fully prevented during the drying in the manufacturing process thereof.

A formulation comprising prothioconazole and a stabilizing amount of a transition metal salt, optionally a co-pesticide, optionally two co-pesticides, a process for the preparation thereof, a method of use thereof and kit comprising the components thereof is disclosed.

An energized assembly to disseminate a treatment agent in vapor phase to a local environment. The assembly includes an emanator element to hold treatment agent, and a flameless energizing source to facilitate volatization of the treatment agent. Preferred embodiments operate for a period of time of between about 4 and 8 hours, and can then be discarded. Typically, a housing associates the treatment agent and the energizing source. Embodiments may sometimes include one or more of: a gas-tight boundary element, a thermal transfer element, a trigger mechanism, a safety mechanism, a termination mechanism, a time-delay mechanism, solidized treatment agent to avoid spills, and a sequestering arrangement.

An antimicrobial hard surface treatment composition having an antimicrobial system is described. The antimicrobial system has from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of the composition of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric and a mixture thereof; from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of the composition of a non-aqueous solvent; an antimicrobial agent having a modified amino acid according to Formula I, at least 50% by weight of the composition of water and has a pH less than or equal to 7 as measured at 25° C.

An energized assembly to enhance efficacy of a treatment agent in a local environment. The assembly includes an emanator or holder element to hold treatment agent, and a flameless energizing source to energize the treatment agent and thereby, place the treatment agent into an enhanced operational state. Preferred embodiments operate for a period of time of between about 4 and 8 hours, and can then be discarded. Typically, a housing associates the treatment agent and the energizing source. Embodiments may sometimes include one or more of: a gas-tight boundary element, a thermal transfer element, a trigger mechanism, a safety mechanism, a termination mechanism, a time-delay mechanism, solidized treatment agent to avoid spills, and a sequestering arrangement to avoid premature combination of reactants.

A rodent gasser including a smoke cartridge and having a self ignition system is provided. According to a first embodiment, the self ignition system has a top plastic cap covering a strike pad and a lower plastic shroud that protects the rodent gasser ignition system prior to use. An ignition button is provided under the shroud that works with the strike pad to ignite the smoke cartridge. According to a second embodiment, the self ignition system has a top plastic cap covering activation components of a pull pin ignition system that include a gripping element and a connecting element that couples the gripping element to an internal ignition assembly. The gasser is ignited by pulling the gripping element. A method of using the rodent gasser is also provided.

A rodent gasser including a smoke cartridge and having a self ignition system is provided. According to a first embodiment, the self ignition system has a top plastic cap covering a strike pad and a lower plastic shroud that protects the rodent gasser ignition system prior to use. An ignition button is provided under the shroud that works with the strike pad to ignite the smoke cartridge. According to a second embodiment, the self ignition system has a top plastic cap covering activation components of a pull pin ignition system that include a gripping element and a connecting element that couples the gripping element to an internal ignition assembly. The gasser is ignited by pulling the gripping element. A method of using the rodent gasser is also provided.

A controlled portable combustion composition, comprising a carrier, where the carrier functions as a binder and as a fuel for combustion, an oxidizer, and, an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is a transitional substance and a flame retardant which renders the composition flameless; and where substantially all of the carrier, the oxidizer, and the auxiliary agent are converted to smoke at the end of said combustion.