Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-termite styrofoam heat insulation material which is safe for use with humans and animals and method for making the same. The material contains the insecticide Thiamethoxam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing the incidence of Botrytis and improving the shelf life of flowers. In particular, the invention relates to methods for improving the vase life of cut flowers comprising the application of fungicidal compositions. The invention also relates to methods for improving the shelf life of flowering pot plants comprising the application of fungicidal composition. Further, the invention relates to novel fungicidal compositions.

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the general formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds of formula (I), which are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the general Formula (1) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising glyphosate, diquat, prodiamine and ammonium sulfate. The invention also relates to a method of controlling the growth of weeds and to the use of this composition.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I) wherein X is (i), (ii) or (iii), where the substituents have the meanings assigned to them in claim 1, or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs. Novel compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, G1, L, R1, R2, R3, R4, Y1, Y2 and Y3 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imidazoline derivatives and their use as insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematocidal agents. The invention also extends to insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising such imidazoline derivatives, and to methods of using such derivatives and/or compositions to combat and control insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridazine derivatives of formula (I) as active ingredients which have microbiocidal activity, in particular fungicidal activity: formula (I) wherein R1 is C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl; R2 is hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R3 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6haloalkyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6haloalkyl; or R3 and R4 together can be part of a carbocyclic or heterocyclic 3- to 8-membered ring; R5 is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; and R6 is hydroxy, halogen, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C1-C6alkylthio or C1-C6haloalkylthio; or an agrochemically usable salt form thereof.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, G1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of Formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal or nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, mollusc or nematode pests.

Abstract: An insecticidal compound of formula (I) in which G1, G2, and G3 together with the two carbon atoms to which G1 and G3 are attached, form a non-aromatic 4- or 5-membered ring system; wherein G1 is sulfur, SO, SO2, oxygen, a direct bond, NRa or CR5aR5b; G2 is sulfur, SO, SO2, oxygen, a direct bond, NRb or CR5cR5d; G3 is sulfur, SO, SO2, oxygen, a direct bond, NRc or CR5eR5f; with the provisos that a) not more than 1 group G can be a direct bond, b) not more than 2 G groups can be oxygen, sulfur, SO or SO2 and c) when 2 G groups are oxygen, SO, SO2 and/or sulfur the two groups are separated by a carbon atom; each of Z1 and Z2, which may be the same or different, represents oxygen or sulfur; D is phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring and R1a, R1b, R5a, R5b, R5c, R5d, R5e, R5f, Ra, Rb Rc, R2, R3 and R20 are specified organic groups and agronomically acceptable salts/isomers/enantiomers/tautomers/N-oxides of those compounds.

Abstract: A process for reducing the levels of undesirable impurities in a mesotrione sample is disclosed, said process comprising the steps of: (i) forming a mesotrione enolate solution in an aqueous solvent, (ii) carrying out one or more purification processes, and (iii) crystallizing the purified mesotrione out of solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of a compound of general formula (I): wherein R1 is H or C1-4 alkyl and R2 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl, which comprises reacting a compound of general formula (II): wherein R1 has the meaning given above and X is chloro or bromo, with a compound of general formula (III): wherein R2 has the meaning given above, in the presence of a base, a palladium catalyst and a ferrocenyl biphoshine ligand of the Josiphos type, the reaction being carried out in an ether solvent at a reflux temperature of at least 100° C.

Abstract: A method of improving the growth of a plant comprising applying to a plant, plant propagation material or locus thereof a composition comprising a product, which comprises microcapsules which themselves comprise (a) a polymeric shell; and (b) a core which comprises a dispersed solid active ingredient compound wherein the compound is one or more of a neonicotinoid, fipronil, a strobilurin, carboxin, acibenzolar-S-methyl, and probenazole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazoline derivatives and their use as insecticidal and acaricidal agents. The invention also extends to insecticidal and acaricidal compositions comprising such imidazoline derivatives, and to methods of using such derivatives and/or compositions to combat and control insect and acarine pests. In particular the present invention relates to phenoxy-imidazoline derivatives wherein the phenoxy moiety is substituted with a nitro group. A method of combating and/or controlling an insect or acarid pest, which comprises applying to said pest, or to the locus of said pest, or to a plant susceptible to attack by said pest, a compound of formula (I): or salt or N-oxide thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of growing a gramineous crop plant comprising the steps of providing a stem section of a gramineous crop plant which section comprises at least one node, planting said section, and growing a gramineous crop plant from said planted stem section. It also relates to a stem section of a gramineous crop plant comprising at least one node.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which Z, is an oxygen atom; or a sulfur atom; Z2 is an oxygen atom; or a sulfur atom; R, is an aryl or heteroaryl group, which is unsubstituted or substituted; R2 is hydrogen; or an organic substituent; R3 is hydrogen; or an organic substituent; R4 is hydrogen; or an organic substituent; or R3 and R4, taken together, form, together with the nitrogen atom, to which they are attached, a ring, which is unsubstituted or substituted; R5 is hydrogen; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group; or forms, taken together with R8 or with a monovalent substituent attached to that atom of R6, via which atom R6 is directly connected with the carbon atom, shown in the formula I, which carries R5, one additional bond; R6 and R7, taken together, form, together with the two carbon atoms, shown in the formula I, to which atoms they are attached, a bicyclic ring system, which ring system is carbocyclic or heterocyclic, which ring system is substituted, in the manner shown in the formula I, by

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein Hal and Hal? are independently Cl or F, and R1 is H, Cl or F.