Abstract: Novel 2,3,5-trisubstituted-1,2,3,5-thiatriazolidin-4-one-2-oxides have been found to have herbicidal activity. These 1,2,3,5-thiatriazolidin-4-one-2-oxides are prepared by reacting an N-aminourea (semicarbazide) and thionyl chloride.

Abstract: O-alkylsulfonyl- and O-haloalkylsulfonyl-alpha-halo-2,6-dihalobenzaldoximes are active pre-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: O-alkylsulfonyl-, O-haloalkylsulfonyl- and O-dialkylaminosulfonyl-alpha-cyano-2,6-dihalobenzaldoximes are active pre-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: Fungus and mold growth in crops and organic matter are inhibited by the use of bis-carboxylic acid esters and compositions thereof. In a preferred embodiment, crops and animal feedstuffs are preserved during storage by applying a microbiocidal amount of a mono-, di or trioxymethylene, or lower alkylidene bis-alkanoate, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: 4-HALO-5-ARYL-1,2,3-DITHIAZOLE, USEFUL AS FUNGICIDES, OVICIDES, INSECTICIDES AND HERBICIDES, ARE PREPARED BY REACTING A N-aryl cyanothioformamide and a sulfur dihalide in the presence of a catalytic amount of a formamide compound or quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Fungi, mites and mite eggs are killed by applying thereto sulfonamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 individually are alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, carbamylalkyl, or alkoxycarbonylalkyl and R.sup.2 is haloalkyl, with the proviso that one R or R.sup.1 group is carbamylalkyl or alkoxycarbonylalkyl.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is aliphatic hydrocarbyl, alicyclic hydrocarbyl or aryl suitably substituted, if desired, or a heterocyclic group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl or alkoxy, R.sup.3 is ##STR2## wherein a is 0 or 1, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or CW'.sub.3, the W' being hydrogen or halogen, Z is halogen and X is halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, acetoxy, carbethoxyalkoxy, phenoxy, alkylthio, carbethoxyalkylthio, phenylthio, phosphono, dithiophosphonoxy, phosphoramido, isocyanato, isothiocyanato, alkyl- and dialkylthiocarbamoylthio, alkyl- and dialkylcarbamoyloxy, alkylsulfonyl, etc., have herbicidal activity.

Abstract: O,S-dihydrocarbylphosphoroamidothioates and S,S-dihydrocarbylphosphoroamidodithioates have a high degree of insecticidal activity with relatively low mammalian toxicity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aryl; R.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl or aryl; and R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 individually are alkyl or aryl, possess pesticidal activity.

Abstract: In vivo and in vitro cellulose fermentation by cellulose-digesting microorganisms is increased by conducting the fermentation in the presence of a minor amount of a 2-(chloromethyldithio)acetic acid.

Abstract: Mites and mite eggs are killed with an N-tetrachloroethylthio-substituted sulfonamide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, and R.sup.2 is tetrachloroethyl, with the proviso that R and R.sup.1 are not both cycloalkyl or aryl.

Abstract: 3-(N-acyl-N-arylamino)-gamma-lactones, delta-lactones, gamma-lactams and delta-lactams have fungicidal activity.

Abstract: In vivo and in vitro cellulose fermentation by cellulose-digesting microorganisms is increased by conducting the fermentation in the presence of a minor amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R' is haloalkyl and R is H or alkyl.

Abstract: Novel 3,5-dimethyl-2-thienylcarboxanilides and 3,5-dimethyl-2-thienyl-(N-haloalkylthiocarboxanilides) are active pre- and post-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: Fungicidal and herbicidal alpha-haloacetanilides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; X is halo; and Y is --SR.sup.4 or --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.4 is alkyl, alkenyl or phenylalkyl, R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl and R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, with the proviso that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be joined to form a divalent alkylene group or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, are prepared from N-phenylamino thioacetates.

Abstract: 3,5-DIALKYL-4-HYDROXYBENZOATES, 3,5-DIALKYL-4-HYDROXYTHIONOBENZOATES, 3,5-DIALKYL-4-HYDROXYTHIOLOBENZOATES AND 3,5-DIALKYL-4-HYDROXYDITHIOBENZOATES HAVE MORPHOGENETIC HORMONAL MIMETIC ACTIVITY ON INSECTS.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 individually are hydrogen, halo, alkyl or nitro; one of X.sup.1 or X.sup.2 is hydrogen, halo, alkyl or nitro and the other X.sup.1 or X.sup.2 is --SO.sub.2 N(R.sup.3) (SnR.sup.4 R.sup.5 R.sup.6) wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl and R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 individually are alkyl or aryl, possess pesticidal activity.

Abstract: Novel thiophenes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl; one X is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro or bromo and the other X is --SC.sub.2 N(R.sup.3) (R.sup.4) wherein R.sup.3 is alkyl or aryl and R.sup.4 is hydrogen or haloalkylthio, are useful for the prevention or cure of fungal infections.

Abstract: Flowable aqueous pesticidal concentrates comprising water, 10 to 80% by weight, based on the water, of a water-insoluble solid particulate pesticide and a vinyl alcohol/vinyl acetate polymer having about 5 to 15 mols of vinyl acetate per 100 mols of copolymer and a molecular weight of at least 50,000, wherein the weight ratio of pesticide to copolymer is in the range of 1:1 and 1000:1. These concentrates are compatible with other agricultural chemicals systems. This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 206,516, filed Dec. 9, 1971 now abandoned, which in turn is a continuation of application Ser. No. 829,769, filed June 2, 1969, now abandoned.

Abstract: Hydroxy-aluminum chloride or sulfate polymer is produced by reacting urea and aluminum chloride or aluminum sulfate in aqueous solution. The hydroxy-aluminum chloride and sulfate polymers are useful for consolidating soil in secondary oil recovery and for reducing the caking tendency of ammonium salt fertilizer compositions.