Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which, for example, X is Br, Cl or F; Y is Cl or Br, R.sup.2 is CHF.sub.2, R.sup.3 is CH.sub.3, R is alkyl, dialkylamino, carboxymethyl, hydroxy, haloalkyl, or aryl, and R.sup.1 is H, Na, lower alkyl or --SO.sub.2 R.

Abstract: This application discloses hebricidal B-pyrazolylacrylic acids, compositions containing them, methods of preparing them, and methods for controlling undesired plant growth by preemergent or postemergent application of the herbicidal compositions to the locus where control is desired. The herbicidal compounds have the formula ##STR1## in which the radicals are defined in the claims.

Abstract: N-[(Alpha-perhaloalkylbenzyloxy)pyridyl]-N'-benzoylurea compounds of the following structural formula are useful insecticides: ##STR1## in which R.sub.A is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -benzyl, and -benzyloxy;R.sub.B is selected from -hydrogen and -halogen;R.sub.C and R.sub.D are both -hydrogen or together constitute a --COCO-- bridge;R is a perhaloalkyl substitutent;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen and -phenylthio;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -lower alkoxyalkyl, -lower haloalkoxy, -lower alkylthio, -lower alkylsulfonyl, and -diallylamino; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 at adjacent ring positions constitute a --OCH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O--, or --CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O-- bridge; andR.sub.5 is --hydrogen or -lower alkyl.

Abstract: N-[(Alpha-perhaloalkylbenzyloxy)pyridyl]-N'-benzoylurea compounds of the following structural formula are useful insecticides: ##STR1## in which R.sub.A is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -benzyl, and -benzyloxy;R.sub.B is selected from -hydrogen and -halogen;R.sub.C and R.sub.D are both -hydrogen or together constitute a --COCO-- bridge;R.sub..alpha. is a perhaloalkyl substituent;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen and -phenylthio;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -lower alkoxyalkyl, -lower haloalkoxy, -lower alkylthio, -lower alkylsulfonyl, and -diallylamino; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 at adjacent ring positions constitute a --OCH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O--, or --CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O-- bridge; andR.sub.5 is -hydrogen or -lower alkyl.

Abstract: Dithiacycloalkenyl phosphoric esters of the following formula are effective for the control of soil and foliar insects, acarids and nematodes: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl;R.sub.2 is lower alkoxy or lower alkylthio;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or phenyl;R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl;Z is oxygen or sulfur;x is 0 or 1;y is 0, 1 or 2; andn is 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: Insecticidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## formulations thereof, their use for control of foliar or soil-borne insects, their method of preparation and certain novel intermediates for their preparation are disclosed and exemplified.

Abstract: Benzoxazole compounds of the following structural formula modify the growth and development of plants: ##STR1## wherein U is selected from -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkenyl, -phenylmethyl, -phenyl, -nitro, -hydroxycarbonyl, -phenylcarbonyl, -halophenylcarbonyl, -phenylthio, -phenylsulfoxy, -phenylsulfonyl, and a substituent of the formula--OZin which Z is -aryl or -aryl carring 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower haloalkyl, -lower alkoxy, -acetamido, and -phenyl;V is selected from -hydrogen, -halogen and -lower alkyl, or U and V taken together are -C.sub.4 H.sub.4 -- joining adjacent ring positions; andW is selected from -hydrogen, -lower alkyl optionally substituted with -alkoxycarbonyl, and an agriculturally acceptable cation.

Abstract: Bithienyl compounds of the following structural formula are phototoxic insecticides and acaricides: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, and haloalkoxy;R.sub.2 is selected from hydrogen and halogen;R.sub.3 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, and thienyl; andR.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, and haloalkyl.

Abstract: Benzimidazole compounds of the following structural formula modify the growth and development of plants: ##STR1## wherein U is selected from -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, phenyl, and -phenoxy optionally carrying 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from -halogen and -lower haloalkyl;V is selected from -hydrogen, -halogen, or U and V taken together are --C.sub.4 H.sub.4 -- joining adjacent ring positions;W is selected from -hydrogen and -lower alkyl; andZ is selected from -hydroxy, -lower alkoxy, and --OM where M is an agriculturally acceptable cation, or W and Z together may constitute a chemical bond.

Abstract: Vinyl phosphoric esters of the following formula are effective in the control of insects and acarids: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkoxy;R.sub.2 is selected from lower alkoxy and lower thioalkyl;R.sub.3 is selected from lower alkyl, phenyl, and halophenyl;R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, and lower thioalkyl;V is selected from hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl, amino, mono and dialkyl substituted amino, lower alkoxy carbonyl, lower thioalkyl, lower alkyl sulfonyl, nitro, and phenyl;W is oxygen or sulfur;Y is halogen;m is 0-2; andn is 0-2.

Abstract: 2-(Alpha-perhaloalkylbenzyloxy)pyridyl compounds of the following structural formula are intermediates to N-[(alpha-perhaloalkylbenzyloxy)pyridyl]-N'-benzoylurea insecticides: ##STR1## in which R.sub..alpha. is a perhaloalkyl substituent;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen and -phenylthio;R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower alkoxy, -lower alkoxyalkyl, -lower haloalkoxy, -lower alkylthio, -lower alkylsulfonyl, and -diallylamino; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 at adjacent ring positions constitute a --OCH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O--, or --CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O-- bridge;R.sub.5 is -hydrogen or -lower alkyl; andZ is -amino or -nitro.

Abstract: Certain benzocycloalkaneheteroaromaticmethyl, e.g., benzocycloalkanethiophenemethyl, esters and insecticidal compositions containing these esters are useful for the control of a broad range of insects and acarids.

Abstract: 2,2'-Bridged[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl carboxamides and insecticidal compositions containing these carboxamides are useful for the control of a broad range of insects and acarids.

Abstract: A method is described for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops which comprises applying to the situs of infestation of a nematicidal composition containing as active ingredient a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is hydroxy, carbamoyloxy, or acyloxy, R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, X is halogen or methyl, n is 1 or 2. Preparation of active ingredient compounds is described, and nematicidal utility of compositions is exemplified.

Abstract: Imidazoles of the following structural formula are plant growth regulators: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of --H, --lower alkyl, --NO.sub.2, --CN, and --CONHY; andR.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of --NZCOR.sub.A, --CONZR.sub.B, --COOZ, --Cl, --Br, --CN, --NO.sub.2, ##STR2## in which Y is selected from the group consisting of --H, --lower alkyl, --aryl, and --substituted aryl;Z is selected from the group consisting of --H and --lower alkyl;R.sub.A is selected from the group consisting of --straight or branched alkyl, --lower alkoxyl, ##STR3## R.sub.B is selected from the group consisting of --straight or branched alkyl, ##STR4## R.sub.C is selected from the group consisting of --H and --halogen; and R.sub.D is selected from the group consisting of --H, --lower alkyl, --lower alkoxyl, --halogen, and --CF.sub.3.

Abstract: Benzothiazole compounds of the following structural formula modify the growth and development of plants: ##STR1## wherein U is selected from -hydrogen, -halogen, -lower alkyl, -lower haloalkyl, -lower alkoxy, -phenyl, and -phenoxy optionally carrying -halogen and -lower haloalkyl substituents;V is selected from -hydrogen and -halogen, or U and V taken together are --C.sub.4 H.sub.4 -- joining adjacent ring positions;Y is selected from -hydrogen and -lower alkoxy;Z is cyclic and either (a) -phenyl optionally carrying 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from -halogen, -nitro, or two substituents taken together are --C.sub.4 H.sub.4 -- joining adjacent ring positions, or (b) Z may be a saturated or partially unsaturated carbocycle, optionally carrying a bicyclic --CH.sub.

Abstract: Difluoroethenylcyclopropanecarboxylates of the formula ##STR1## in which R is a selected biphenylmethyl, bridged biphenylmethyl or 4-phenyl-2-indanyl group, having a high level of activity against acarids are disclosed.

Abstract: Nematicidal 3-aryl-4-amino-5-isothiazole acids, esters and amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from hydroxy, alkoxy, phenylmethoxy, and --NHR, where R is hydrogen, alkyl, 2-hydroxyethyl or 2-acetyloxyethyl; andZ is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, difluoromethoxy, thiomethyl, nitro, amino, and phenyl.

Abstract: [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl pyrethroid esters, as well as processes, uses, and intermediates thereto, are disclosed. The [1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ylmethyl pyrethroid esters control a broad spectrum of insects as well as acarids.

Abstract: Lactones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or a CX.sub.3 group, and each X is a chlorine or bromine atom, are converted to the known cis-3-(2,2-dihalovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acids or lower alkyl esters, from which pyrethroid insecticides are obtained.