Abstract: 3-Alkoxy-4-substituted-phenoxy-2,3-unsaturated acid esters and derivatives thereof and the use thereof for the control of weeds.

Abstract: N-substituted pyridyl tetrahydrophthalimides, intermediates therefor and synthesis thereof which are useful herbicides.

Abstract: 3-Pyridyl-1,5-tetramethylenehydantoins, 4-pyridyl-1,2-tetramethylenetriazolidine-3,5-diones, and the thioanalogs thereof, which compounds are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: An oil-in-water pesticidal emulsion concentrate comprising .alpha.-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-2-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenylamino)-3- methylbutanoate, polyvinyl alcohol and optional amounts of surfactant and ethylene or propylene glycol having freeze-thaw stability, 50 degrees centigrade stability and water dispersability.

Abstract: The compound, cyclopropylmethyl 4-(2-cyclopropylcarbonyloxyethoxy)benzoate, novel intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compound for the control of pests.

Abstract: Novel 1-phenyl-3-polyhaloalkyl or polyhalovinyl uracils, and synthesis thereof, which are useful biological agents.

Abstract: Novel esters of phenylalkyloxy- or phenylalkylthioacylamino acids and pyridylalkyloxy- or pyridylalkylthioacylamino acids, synthesis thereof, intermediates therefor, and the use of said esters for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Synthesis of the insect pheromone (9Z,11E)-9,11-hexadecadienal of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (F.), and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: An improved pet collar for the control of ectoparasites comprising solid synthetic polymer, recrystallized phosmet and plasticizer and method of manufacture.

Abstract: Novel 1-substituted uracils, synthesis and intermediates therefor, and compositions for the control of pests.

Abstract: A novel process for the manufacture of .alpha.-ketocarboxylic acids which comprises the reaction of oximinohalide with cyanide ion to form oximinonitrile which is reacted with hydroxide ion to form oximinoacid and hydrolysis thereof to the .alpha.-ketoacid.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid, which acid is a plant growth regulator.

Abstract: N-substituted phenyl tetrahydrophthalimides, intermediates therefor and synthesis thereof, which compounds are useful herbicides.

Abstract: Preparation of an insect attractant comprising the pyrolyzate of N-methylnicotinic acid and starch syrup for the control of insects such as cockroaches.

Abstract: The compounds .alpha.-methyl(6-phenoxy-2-pyridyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate & S-.alpha.-methyl(6-phenoxy-2-pyridyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanethiocarboxylate, synthesis thereof, & use of said compounds for the control of pests.

Abstract: A method and pesticidal composition for the preventative, protectant, prophylactic and eradicant treatment of plant fungi and bacteria comprises applying an effective amount to plants or seeds of a pesticidal composition containing in an inert carrier a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; R.sup.1 is polyhaloalkyl or polyhalovinyl; R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, bromo, chloro, fluoro, lower haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, lower alkylthio, lower alkylcarbonyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or independently selected from the values of R.sup.2 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or independently selected from the values of R.sup.2 ; X is hydrogen, carbamoyl or cyano; and y is zero, one or two.

Abstract: The compound, cyclopropylmethyl 4-(2-cyclopropylcarbonyloxyethoxy)benzoate, novel intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compound for the control of pests.

Abstract: A novel process for the manufacture of oximinonitriles which comprises the reaction of an oximinohalide with cyanide ion.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid, which acid is a plant growth regulator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halo-substituted 2,2 dimethylcyclopropaneamides, useful as intermediates for the preparation of imidates having pesticidal properties.