Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein (R1, R2, R3, A, X, L and n through L5 are defined in the specification) show high fungicidal activity. The new compounds are processed with carriers and adjuvants to fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: A container for use in a closed application system includes a valve mounted to a discharge opening of the container and rotatable with the container for controlling the discharge of material from the container. The valve includes an element for engaging corresponding structure in a receptacle for receiving the contents of the container. The element engages and locks the valve in the receptacle when the valve is opened and the contents are being discharged from the container into the receptacle. The valve element and the corresponding structure on the receptacle cooperate so that the container can only be received in and removed from the receptacle when the valve is closed. In this manner, the contents in the container can be discharged only when the container is received within the receptacle and the container is rotated in a direction to open the valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-aryl-&Dgr;2-1,3,4-(oxa and thia)diazoline compounds having the structural formula and compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of insect and acarid pests.

Abstract: An aqueous spray composition comprising about 0.0001 to 1 wt/wt % of a water-soluble poly(ethylene oxide) having a molecular weight greater than about 5×105 Daltons and at least about 0.05 wt/wt % of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of a sulfonate surfactant and a sulfate surfactant. Said compositions exhibit reduced spray drift. Said compositions are employed in methods for increasing the median diameter of spray droplets and have utility in agricultural spray applications.

Abstract: A device for metering flowable material is formed from two components which are movable relative to each other. The relative movement of the components varies the width of a gap between the components to control the flow of material through the gap. One of the movable components carries a rotatable element to direct the flow of material towards the gap, and a guide element is provided to direct propelled material into the gap. The rotatable element is preferably a disk, and the gap is a channel located proximate to the periphery of the disk. An element mountable to and rotatable with the disk can be provided to act on and reduce the size of solid or semi-solid material carried by flowing fluid to permit such material to flow through the device.

Abstract: A system for delivery of fluid material, and more particularly, a bait station for delivery of fluid insecticide, is formed from a base having at least one feeding station, and a reservoir for storing fluid insecticides beneath the base. The insecticide is transferred by capillary action from the reservoir to the feeding station through at least one connecting tube. At least one hollow member extends upwardly from the base to support a cover removably mounted over the base, and to provide a conduit for refilling the reservoir with fluid. The cover and the base are designed to provide access to insects to the feed station when the cover is mounted over the base.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of 5-bromo-2-fluorobenzeneboronic acid, which is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of a non-ester pyrethroid compound. The compound can be, for example, a fluoroolefin, which is useful as a pesticide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-aminoalkane of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted alkyl group; which comprises heating a mixture consisting essentially of a compound of formula II ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 has the meaning given, and R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted aryl group, a primary amine, and optionally a base and/or an inert diluent, whereby the compound of formula I is removed by distillation during the heating procedure.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of dialkyl phenylmalonates of formula I, ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, L.sup.1 and L.sup.2 have the meaning given in the claims which comprises treating an phenylbromide of formula II ##STR2## with a dialkyl malonate of formula III ##STR3## in an inert solvent in the presence of a base and a copper salt, wherein 1.0 mole of the phenylbromide of formula II is treated with the enolate obtained from 2.0 to 4.0 moles of the dialkyl malonate of formula III and 2.0 to 3.8 moles of the base.

Abstract: There are provided compositions and methods comprising compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, A, B, X, Y and Z have the meaning given in claim 1, for the control of insect and acarid pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides o-aminophenyl ketone derivatives which are intermediates useful in the manufacture of herbicidal sulfamoyl urea compounds, including the crop selective herbicide 1-{[o-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)phenyl]-sulfamoyl}-3-(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidin yl)urea. Also provided is a method for the preparation of said intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a herbicidal compound of formula I, methods for the preparation thereof and intermediates useful therefor. ##STR1## wherein X and Y are each independently O or S; Z is N or CR.sub.4.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar have the meaning given in claim 1, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: A container for use in a closed application system includes a valve mounted to a discharge opening of the container and rotatable with the container for controlling the discharge of material from the container. The valve includes an element for engaging corresponding structure in a receptacle for receiving the contents of the container. The element engages and locks the valve in the receptacle when the valve is opened and the contents are being discharged from the container into the receptacle. The valve element and the corresponding structure on the receptacle cooperate so that the container can only be received in and removed from the receptacle when the valve is closed. In this manner, the contents in the container can be discharged only when the container is received within the receptacle and the container is rotated in a direction to open the valve.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: A container for use in a closed application system includes a valve mounted to a discharge opening of the container and rotatable with the container for controlling the discharge of material from the container. The valve includes an element for engaging corresponding structure in a receptacle for receiving the contents of the container. The element engages and locks the valve in the receptacle when the valve is opened and the contents are being discharged from the container into the receptacle. The valve element and the corresponding structure on the receptacle cooperate so that the container can only be received in and removed from the receptacle when the valve is closed. In this manner, the contents in the container can be discharged only when the container is received within the receptacle and the container is rotated in a direction to open the valve.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of substituted .beta.-ketoanilide compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## The substituted .beta.-ketoanilide compounds are useful for the control of insect pests.

Abstract: A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: An implant dart has a head of solid material and a tubular body that contains one or more drug-delivery implant packages. The head has a blade at its front end with a chisel type point with a beveled end and a scooped face extending rearwardly to the body. The body is formed as a helical coil that makes the body tubular and permits the coil turns to be compressed and engage to make the body relatively rigid when the dart is injected into the subject. A passage from the head to the interior of the body provides fluid communication between the subject's body fluids and the implant packages. Wings extend from the head to guide entry of the dart into the subject and to lock it against withdrawal. The complete system comprises at least one dart and an injection mechanism which retains a subject's body part on a platen and feeds darts into the body part and generally parallel to the platen.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining whether a compound inhibits acetohydroxyacid synthase. The invention further provides a method for determining whether a plant is resistant to an acetohydroxyacid synthase inhibiting compound.