Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.

Polymeric materials are described which have a bioflavonoid coating, the bioflavonoid content of the coating comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such coated polymeric materials is also described as well as the process for making the coated polymeric materials.

The present invention discloses a formulation comprising phagostimulants or kairomones, stabilizer, emulsifying, thickening and temperature stabilizing agents to control Tephritid fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) by attracting both male and female of all stages thereby said formulation finds a prominent place in integrated pest management, control and eradication programs of tephritid fruit flies. The process of preparation of the formulation is also disclosed in the present invention.

The present invention discloses a formulation comprising phagostimulants or kairomones, stabilizer, emulsifying, thickening and temperature stabilizing agents to control Tephritid fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) by attracting both male and female of all stages thereby said formulation finds a prominent place in integrated pest management, control and eradication programs of tephritid fruit flies. The process of preparation of the formulation is also disclosed in the present invention.

Disclosed herein are methods of making pure chalcogenide (e.g., selenium, tellurium, or selenium/tellurium) nanoparticles by irradiating chalcogenide pellets by nano-second laser ablation using chitosan as a capping agent to form chitosan chalcogenide nanoparticles (CS-CgNPs). CS-CgNPs and methods of using such particles are also disclosed herein, such as antimicrobials and antimicrobial coatings effective against biofilms.

Disclosed herein are methods of making pure chalcogenide (e.g., selenium, tellurium, or selenium/tellurium) nanoparticles by irradiating chalcogenide pellets by nano-second laser ablation using chitosan as a capping agent to form chitosan chalcogenide nanoparticles (CS-CgNPs). CS-CgNPs and methods of using such particles are also disclosed herein, such as antimicrobials and antimicrobial coatings effective against biofilms.

Disclosed are compositions and methods of pest control. The composition contains one or more active agents such as a polyalcohol, carbohydrate, nucleobase or nucleotide compound or derivative and one or more inactive ingredients which function as attractants or nutrients. The combination of the active agent(s) and the inactive ingredients achieves synergistic effect in pest control.

Disclosed are compositions and methods of pest control. The composition contains one or more active agents such as a polyalcohol, carbohydrate, nucleobase or nucleotide compound or derivative and one or more inactive ingredients which function as attractants or nutrients. The combination of the active agent(s) and the inactive ingredients achieves synergistic effect in pest control.

[Problem to be Solved] An object of the present invention is to provide an aqueous antimicrobial composition which exhibits excellent antibacterial and antifungal activities even at a low concentration and has high safety, low skin irritation, and excellent long-term stability. [Solution] Aqueous antimicrobial compositions comprising two or more compounds selected from (a) benzoic acid or a salt thereof, (b) δ-gluconolactone, (c) ketonic acid or a salt thereof, and (d) sorbic acid or a salt thereof; and at least one or more dicarboxylic acid represented by General Formula (I) or a salt thereof.

[Problem to be Solved] An object of the present invention is to provide an aqueous antimicrobial composition which exhibits excellent antibacterial and antifungal activities even at a low concentration and has high safety, low skin irritation, and excellent long-term stability. [Solution] Aqueous antimicrobial compositions comprising two or more compounds selected from (a) benzoic acid or a salt thereof, (b) δ-gluconolactone, (c) ketonic acid or a salt thereof, and (d) sorbic acid or a salt thereof; and at least one or more dicarboxylic acid represented by General Formula (I) or a salt thereof.