Abstract: Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising from about 0.2 to about 15% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 0.1 to about 0.45% of at least one graft copolymer, at least one polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and from about 5 to about 30% of at least one plasticizer. The present invention also relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations wherein the pesticidal agents are clothianidin, metconazole, and metalaxyl.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising a pesticidal agent, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a graft copolymer, and a plasticizer. In one embodiment of the invention, PVA-compatible polymer emulsions are employed. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions for protecting seeds from pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved herbicidal composition including (a) an effective amount of an herbicidal cyclohexandione oxime compound or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; (b) one or more esters of a fatty acid; (c) a salt of dodecylbenzensulfonic acid; (d) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene plant oils and polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters; and (e) optionally another herbicide.

Abstract: Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved herbicidal composition including (a) an effective amount of an herbicidal cyclohexanedione oxime compound or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; (b) one or more esters of a fatty acid; (c) a salt of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid; (d) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene plant oils and polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters; and (e) optionally an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. The present invention also provides a method for controlling the growth of vegetation, by applying to the vegetation the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Chemically stable, insecticidally active pellets having a low moisture content and at least about 95% active ingredient are described, as well as a method for manufacturing them. The active ingredient is selected from a class of N-hydrocarboyl phosphoroamidothioate and phosphoroamidodithioate compounds as described in the specification. The pellets generally have a moisture content of about 0.5% by weight or less, preferably less than about 0.3% by weight. The pellets can be produced by one of two types of processes as described in detail, including a high pressure axial extrusion process and a low pressure basket extrusion process.

Abstract: Chemically stable, insecticidally active pellets having a low moisture content and at least about 95% active ingredient are described, as well as a method for manufacturing them. The active ingredient is selected from a class of N-hydrocarboyl phosphoroamidothioate and phosphoroamidodithioate compounds as described in the specification. The pellets generally have a moisture content of about 0.5% by weight or less, preferably less than about 0.3% by weight. The pellets can be produced by one of two types of processes as described in detail, including a high pressure axial extrusion process and a low pressure basket extrusion process.

Abstract: Chemically stable, insecticidally active pellets having a low moisture content and at least about 95% active ingredient are described, as well as a method for manufacturing them. The active ingredient is selected from a class of N-hydrocarboyl phosphoroamidothioate and phosphoroamidodithioate compounds as described in the specification. The pellets generally have a moisture content of about 0.5% by weight or less, preferably less than about 0.3% by weight. The pellets can be produced by one of two types of processes as described in detail, including a high pressure axial extrusion process and a low pressure basket extrusion process.

Abstract: Chemically stable, insecticidally active pellets having a low moisture content and at least about 95% active ingredient are described, as well as a method for manufacturing them. The active ingredient is selected from a class of N-hydrocarboyl phosphoroamidothioate and phosphoroamidodithioate compounds as described in the specification. The pellets generally have a moisture content of about 0.5% by weight or less, preferably less than about 0.3% by weight. The pellets can be produced by one of two types of processes as described in detail, including a high pressure axial extrusion process and a low pressure basket extrusion process.

Abstract: The invention relates to optically pure (−) clethodim, novel compositions of matter containing (−) clethodim substantially free from (+) clethodim, and methods of controlling vegetative growth employing such compositions.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition includes (1) at least one compound of formula (I): wherein R1 is bromine, chlorine, methyl, or ethyl, R2 is bromine, chlorine, or ethyl, R3 is hydrogen, halogen, or trifluoromethyl, X is —O—, —S—, or —NH—, and n is 2, 3, or 4, and (2) at least one compound of formula (II): wherein R and R1 independently are an alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl group containing up to 6 carbon atoms, R2 is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group containing 2 to 18 carbon atoms, or an alkynyl group containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms, R3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and Y is —O— or —S—. A method for killing insects such as the tobacco budworm and other Lepidopteran pests of cotton includes applying an insecticidally effective amount of such a composition to an area to be treated.

Abstract: Chemically stable, insecticidally active pellets having a low moisture content and at least about 95% active ingredient are described, as well as a method for manufacturing them. The active ingredient is selected from a class of N-hydrocarboyl phosphoroamidothioate and phosphoroamidodithioate compounds as described in the specification. The pellets generally have a moisture content of about 0.5% by weight or less, preferably less than about 0.3% by weight. The pellets can be produced by one of two types of processes as described in detail, including a high pressure axial extrusion process and a low pressure basket extrusion process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insecticidal composition including irregularly shaped to spherically shaped particles prepared by compaction, in the absence of a binder, of an admixture including ammonium sulfate and at least one insecticidal compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 individually are an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group containing up to 6 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, an alkyl group containing 1 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group containing 2 to 18 carbon atoms or an alkynyl group containing 3 to 18 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and Y is oxygen or sulfur. The present invention is also directed to methods for manufacturing such particles and for killing insects with such particles.

Abstract: Chemically stable granular insecticidal compositions of phosphoroamidothioates and phosphoroamidodithioates are provided. These compositions comprise at least 83 weight percent of ammonium sulfate effective for granulating the insecticidal components. Insecticidal methods employing these granules are also disclosed.

Abstract: N-Aryl tetrahydrophthalimides are useful as cotton defoliants nd desiccants.

Abstract: Disclosed are herbicidal compositions containing a combination of the compound 2-[1-(3-transchloroallyloxyimino)propyl]-5-(2-ethylthiopropyl)-3-hydroxy-2 -cyclohexene-1-one (or a herbicidally effective salt thereof) and the compound 2-[7-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-3-oxo-4-(2-propynyl)-2H-1,4-benzoxazine-6-yl]-4,5, 6,7-tetrahydro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione. It has been found that this combination synergistically interacts so as to accelerate the post-emergent herbicidal activity of 2-[1-(3-trans-chloroallyloxyimino)propyl]-5-(2-ethylthiopropyl)-3-hydroxy- 2-cyclohexen-1-one (or its salt) against grassy weeds.