Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula (1) wherein X and Y are oxygen atoms or sulfur atoms, Z is a hydroxyl group or the like, R1 and R2 are hydrogen atoms and the like, R3 is a substituted phenyl group or the like, and Q is a substituted phenyl group or the like, or salts thereof, pest control agents containing the compounds as active ingredients, and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula (1) wherein X and Y are oxygen atoms or sulfur atoms, Z is a hydroxyl group or the like, R1 and R2 are alkyl groups and the like, R4 and R5 are alkyl groups and the like, R3 and R6 are hydrogen atoms and the like, R7 is a substituted phenyl group or the like, and Q is an aryl group or the like, or salts thereof, pest control agents containing the compounds as active ingredients, and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula (1) wherein X and Y are oxygen atoms or sulfur atoms, Z is a hydroxyl group or the like, R1 is a hydrogen atom or the like, R2, R3 and R4 are hydrogen atoms and the like, and R5 and Q are substituted phenyl groups and the like, or salts thereof, pest control agents containing the compounds as active ingredients, and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: For example, in agricultural and horticultural crop production, pests, etc. still cause heavy damage, and there is a demand for the development of novel agricultural and horticultural insecticidal agents due to factors such as the emergence of pests resistant to existing drugs. The present invention has found that a compound represented by the general formula (1): wherein X and Y each represent an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Z represents a hydroxyl group or the like, R1 represents an alkoxycarbonyl group or the like, R2 represents a substituted phenyl group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R4 represents a substituted phenyl group or the like, or a salt thereof exhibits a high insecticidal effect on pests, etc. in the agricultural and horticultural field, and provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticidal agent comprising the same as an active ingredient and a method for using the same.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula (1) wherein X and Y are oxygen atoms or sulfur atoms, Z is a hydroxyl group or the like, R1 is an alkyl group or the like, R2 and R4 are substituted phenyl groups and the like, R3, R5 and R6 are hydrogen atoms and the like, and R7 is a substituted phenyl group or the like, or salts thereof, pest control agents containing the compounds as active ingredients, and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present application is to provide a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, which is administered to a subject animal to exert an excellent effect and a method of using a canine filariasis control agent for a subject animal using the same. The present invention provides a benzimidazole compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or the like; X1, X3, Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 represent a hydrogen atom or the like; and X2 represents a substituted phenylalkyl group or the like, or a salt thereof. The present invention also provides a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, containing the same as an active ingredient, a method of using the same, and the like.

Abstract: In production of crops of agriculture and horticulture or the like, damage caused by diseases is still large, and, due to factors such as occurrence of resistant diseases to existing drugs, development of new agrohorticultural fungicides is desired. The present invention provides an agrohorticultural fungicide and a method of use thereof, an active ingredient thereof being a compound represented by the general formula (I) or salts thereof: {wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom or (C1-C6)alkyl group or the like. R2 denotes a hydrogen atom or the like. R3 denotes a hydrogen atom or (C1-C6)alkyl group or the like. R4 denotes a (C1-C6)alkyl group, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl group or aryl group or the like. X1 and X2 denote a hydrogen atom or halogen atom or the like. Y denotes an oxygen atom.}.

Abstract: Objects of the present invention are to develop and provide a compound or a salt thereof, and a novel agricultural or horticultural insecticide containing the compound or the salt thereof, and to provide an agent for eliminating ectoparasites or endoparasites of animals. The objects can be achieved by a compound in which a pyridine ring containing an oxime group is bound to a condensed heterocyclic compound having a bridgehead nitrogen atom represented by the following general formula (1): or a salt thereof, an agricultural or horticultural insecticide containing the compound or the salt thereof as an active ingredient, an animal endoparasite or ectoparasite control agent containing the compound or the salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method for using the insecticide or the control agent.

Abstract: An object of the present application is to provide a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, which is administered to a subject animal to exert an excellent effect and a method of using a canine filariasis control agent for a subject animal using the same. The present invention provides a benzimidazole compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or the like; Y1, Y2, Y3, Z1, and Z4 represent a hydrogen atom or the like; Z2 and Z3 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like; R1 represents a haloalkyl group or the like; and X represents an oxygen atom or the like, or a salt thereof. The present invention also provides a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, containing the same as an active ingredient, a method of using the same, and the like.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to develop and provide a new drug that has an activity against canine filariasis having concerns about the possibility of developing resistance to addictive agents due to long-term use of canine filariasis control agents and that can be used to treat infections caused by canine filariasis. The present invention provides a benzimidazole compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R, Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 represent a hydrogen atom or the like, and X represents an alkynyl group or the like, or a salt thereof. The present invention also provides a canine filariasis control agent for an animal, containing the same as an active ingredient, and a method of using the same.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel agricultural or horticultural insecticide and a novel animal ectoparasite or endoparasite control agent in order to solve problems in crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, such as immense damage caused by insect pests, etc. and the emergence of insecticide-resistant pests. The object can be achieved by a condensed heterocyclic compound having a sulfonamide group represented by the general formula (1): or a salt thereof, an agricultural or horticultural insecticide containing the compound or the salt thereof as an active ingredient, an animal ectoparasite or endoparasite control agent containing the compound or the salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method for using the compound or the salt thereof, the insecticide, or the control agent.

Abstract: In production of crops of agriculture and horticulture or the like, damage caused by diseases is still large, and, due to factors such as occurrence of resistant diseases to existing drugs, development of new agrohorticultural fungicides is desired. The present invention provides an agrohorticultural fungicide and a method of use thereof of, an active ingredient thereof being a compound represented by the general formula (I) or salts thereof: {wherein X1, X2, X3 and X4 denote a hydrogen atom or the like, A, B, Y, denote a single bond or carbonyl group or the like, Q denotes a (C1-C6)alkyl group or hetero ring or the like, R5 and R6 denote a hydrogen atom or (C1-C6)alkyl group or the like.}.

Abstract: Provided are a benzimidazole compound represented by the general formula (1) {wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a cyano group, R2 represents a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxy (C1-C6) alkyl group, or a halo (C1-C6) alkyl group, R represents a (C1-C3) alkylene group or a halo (C1-C3) alkylene group, and m represents 0, 1, or 2}, or a salt thereof, an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising the compound or the salt as an active ingredient; an animal ectoparasite or endoparasite control agent comprising the compound or the salt as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide or the agent.

Abstract: In order to resolve the food crisis that is anticipated to come in the near future due to global population growth, there is a demand for the creation of a novel herbicide having both high safety for crops and excellent herbicidal activity against weeds. This problem can be solved by an agricultural or horticultural herbicide comprising a compound represented by the following general formula (1): or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method for using the herbicide.

Abstract: Developed and provided are: an anticoccidial agent, and a using method thereof, where the anticoccidial agent has an excellent anticoccidial activity and can eliminate or minimize mass outbreak of coccidioses. Thus, provided are: an anticoccidial agent containing, as an active ingredient, a benzimidazole compound represented by General Formula (1), or a salt of the compound, and a method for using the agent. General Formula (1) is expressed as follows: wherein R1 typically represents haloalkyl; X typically represents oxygen; R typically represents alkyl; Y represents halogen; m denotes 0 or 1; Z represents alkyl or halogen; and n denotes 0, 1, or 2.

Abstract: Provided are an oxime group-containing condensed heterocyclic compound or a salt thereof, preferably a condensed heterocyclic compound represented by general formula (1): (wherein the symbols are defined in the specification); an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide.

Abstract: Crop production in agriculture, horticulture, and the like has still been significantly damaged by pests and the like, and pests that are resistant to existing drugs have appeared. Due to such concerns, it is desired to develop novel insecticidal agents and acaricides. The present invention has found that a compound represented by general formula (1): wherein X and Y represent an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R2 represents a substituted phenyl group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R4 represents a phenyl group or the like, or a salt thereof has a high insecticidal effect on pests in agriculture and horticulture, and the like. The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticidal agent containing the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: Crop production in agriculture, horticulture, and the like has still been significantly damaged by pests and the like, and pests that are resistant to existing drugs have appeared. Due to such concerns, it is desired to develop novel insecticidal agents and acaricides. The present invention provides a compound represented by general formula (1): wherein X and Y represent an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R2 represents a substituted phenyl group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R4 represents a phenyl group or the like, or a salt thereof, an agricultural and horticultural insecticidal agent containing the compound as an active ingredient, and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to develop and provide a novel agricultural and horticultural insecticidal and acaricidal agent due to the emergence of resistant pests against existing drugs and the like in crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, where damages caused by pests and the like have been still serious. The present invention provides a benzimidazole compound represented by the general formula (1) wherein R is an alkyl group or the like, Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 are a hydrogen atom or the like, Q is a 5-membered heterocyclic group optionally having a substituent such as a substituted imidazole bound at a nitrogen atom and a substituted pyrazole bound at a nitrogen atom, or a salt thereof, an agricultural and horticultural insecticidal and acaricidal agent having the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method for using the same.

Abstract: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to develop and provide a novel agricultural or horticultural insecticide. Another object of the present invention is to provide an agent capable of eliminating ectoparasites or endoparasites of animals.