Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I ##STR1## (A and R.sup.1 through R.sup.4 are defined in the specification) show selective fungicidal activity. The new compounds are obtainable by a new synthetic method and processed with carriers and adjuvants to fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: There are provided arylthio, -sulfinyl and -sulfonyl pyrrole compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of insects.

Abstract: There are provided methods to control mono-cotyledenous weed species in the presence of crops and particularly in the presence of cereal crops. Also provided are 4-(2,6-disubstituted-phenoxy)coumarin derivatives useful as herbicidal agents and methods to prepare same.

Abstract: There is provided a method for the control of phytopathogenic fungi and disease caused thereby which comprises contacting said fungi with a fungicidally effective amount of a benzophenone compound of formula I ##STR1## There are further provided benzophenone compounds of formula Ia which are useful as fungicidal agents and compositions useful for the protection of plants from the damaging effects of phytopathogenic fungi and fungal disease.

Abstract: There is provided a 3-(3-aryloxyphenyl)-1-(substituted methyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of general formula ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, X, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, and n are as described in the specification. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as agricultural herbicides.

Abstract: There are provided methods to control monocotyledenous weed species in the presence of crops and particularly in the presence of cereal crops. Also provided are 4-(2,6-disubstituted-phenoxy)coumarin derivatives useful as herbicidal agents and methods to prepare same.

Abstract: The novel 6-thienyl pyridines and 4-thienyl pyrimidines of formula I: ##STR1## (A, R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 and Z are defined in the specification) show selective herbicidal activity.The new compounds can be prepared according to known methods and can be used as herbicides in agriculture and related fields.

Abstract: Haloalkylthio, -sulfinyl and -sulfonyl arylpyrrole compounds which are effective for the control of insects and acarids are described. A method for the insecticidal and acaricidal use of said compounds and methods for the preparation of said compounds are presented.

Abstract: There is provided a 1-(3-heterocyclylphenyl)-s-triazine-2, 4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: There are provided new granulated soil insecticidal-nematicidal compositions with concomitant reduced mammalian dermal toxicities, comprising an inert granular, biodegradable, sorptive carrier of renewable resource material and an insecticidally and nematicidally effective amount of O,O-diethyl S-(?(1,1-dimethylethyl)thio!methyl)phosphorodithioate or O,O-di-ethyl S-(ethylthiomethyl)phosphorodithioate.

Abstract: Herbicidal picolinamide derivatives are provided having the formula I ##STR1## which Z represents an oxygen or sulphur atom, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylcarbonyl, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, arylamino, arylalkylamino or dialkylcarbamoyl group, or together represent an alkylene chain which is optionally interrupted by an oxygen or sulphur atom or by a group --NR-- in which R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R.sup.3 independently represents a halogen atom or an alkyl or haloalkyl group, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: Herbicidal picolinamide derivatives are provided having the formula I ##STR1## which Z represents an oxygen or sulphur atom, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylcarbonyl, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, arylamino, arylalkylamino or dialkylcarbamoyl group, or together represent an alkylene chain which is optionally interrupted by an oxygen, or sulphur atom or by a group --NR-- in which R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R.sup.3 independently represents a halogen atom or an alkyl or haloalkyl group, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each represents oxygen; S(O).sub.n, n being 0, 1 or 2; or CO, CH.sub.2 or NR, R being hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.10 are each hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.2 and R.sup.9 are each hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, halo-alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, alkoxyalkyl, haloalkoxyalkyl or alkoxycarbonyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.8 are each hydrogen, chlorine, alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, halo-alkynyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkoxycarbenyl, haloalkylthio, haloalkoxyalkyl, haloalkylsulphinyl, or haloalkylsulphonyl, nitro or cyano; R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphonyl or phenyl; and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or, when R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl; provided that either each phenyl is unsubstituted or at least one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.8 is not hydrogen, have useful pesticidal activity.

Abstract: There is provided a 1-(3-heterocyclylphenyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: There are provided methods to control mono-cotyledenous weed species in the presence of crops and particularly in the presence of cereal crops. Also provided are 4-(2,6-disubstituted-phenoxy)coumarin derivatives useful as herbicidal agents and methods to prepare same.

Abstract: There is provided a method for the control of phytopathogenic fungi and disease caused thereby which comprises contacting said fungi with a fungicidally effective amount of a benzophenone compound of formula I ##STR1## There are further provided benzophenone compounds of formula Ia which are useful as fungicidal agents and compositions useful for the protection of plants from the damaging effects of phytopathogenic fungi and fungal disease.

Abstract: There is provided a 1-(3-heterocyclylphenyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: The efficacy of defined aryloxypicolinamide herbicides, in particular their spectrum of weed control and selectivity for the crop species, is synergistically enhanced by combination with one or more selected second herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: There is provided a 3-(3-aryloxyphenyl)-1-(substituted methyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6-oxo or thiotrione compound having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are a composition and a method comprising that compound for the control of undesirable plant species.