Abstract: Heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid diamide derivative represented by the general formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and R3 represent each H, optionally halogenated C3-6 cycloalkyl, etc.; Het represents a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle; X and Y represent each halocyano, nitro, optionally halogenated C3-6, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, an optionally substituted heterocycle, etc; n is from 0 to 3; m is from 1 to 5; Z1 and Z2 represent each O or S; and B1 to B4 represent each C or N. Agricultural/horticultural insecticides having an excellent controlling effect on pest insects such as diamond-back moth (Pluntella xylostella) and tobacco cutworm (Spodoptera litura).

Abstract: A fused heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid diamide derivative represented by general formula (I): 1

Abstract: A fused heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid diamide derivative represented by formula (I): wherein R1 is H, (C1-C6) alkyl; R2 and R3 are H, (halo) (C1-C6) alkyl, (C3-C8) cycloalkyl, substituted amino (C1-C6) alkyl, (substituted) phenyl (C1-C6) alkyl, (substituted) phenyl (C1-C6) alkoxy or the like or R2 and R3, taken conjointly, represent a (substituted) 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having at least one of O, S and N; X is H, halogen, NO2, CN, (C1-C6) alkyl, (substituted) phenyl, (substituted) phenoxy or the like; is or the like wherein Y, R4 and R9 are H, halogen, NO2, CN, (C1-C6) alkyl or the like, and A, B, D, E, F, G, J and K are O, S, N, sulfinyl or the like; and a herbicide containing said derivative as active ingredient.

Abstract: Novel cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives represented by 2-{1-(3-chloro-2-propenyloxyimino)propyl}-5-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)cycl ohexane-1,3-dione and intermediates thereof are disclosed. The cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives have a potent herbicidal effect against a wide variety of weeds and can selectively control injurous weeds at lower dosages. A process for preparing the cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pyrazole oxime derivative represented by the general formula (I) which is useful as an insecticide and fungicide, ##STR1## wherein the structural elements are defined in the specification, and the method of controlling said pests. The compounds represented by the general formula (I) can be synthesized by the methods disclosed in the specification.