Abstract: An aqueous suspension or slurry (suspension concentrate) contains a synergistic amount of thidiazuron, diuron and surfactants. The aqueous suspension contains surfactants in amounts to obtain a stable suspension or slurry without the use of organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to solid formulations comprising a low melting active compound. The solid formulations particularly can comprise pesticidal low melting compound, including herbicides, such as fluroxypyr and derivatives thereof. The invention further provides methods of preparing the formulations and methods of plant treatment using the solid formulations.

Abstract: An insecticide solid or particulate is produced from a phosphoroamido(di)thioate insecticide such as acephate. The particulate insecticide is formed by melting the insecticidal solids in a substantially oxygen-free, and preferably moisture free, atmosphere to prevent oxygen entrainment in the resulting melt to inhibit later degradation upon storage. The melt is formed into granules, extrudates, prills, flakes, shaped briquettes, or other shapes as desired.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension or slurry (suspension concentrate) contains a synergistic amount of thidiazuron, diuron and surfactants. The aqueous suspension contains surfactants in amounts to obtain a stable suspension or slurry without the use of organic solvents.

Abstract: Objectionable odors from agrichemicals can be masked by adding one or more terpene or their oxygenated derivatives to the formulation before, during, or after application. A particularly preferred formulation is a granulated insecticide that includes an insecticidal amount of a phosphoroamido(di)thioate in solid form, a polymeric binder, a small amount of an anticking aid, and a masking agent containing an essential oil that is either mixed throughout the granule or sprayed onto its surface. The essential oil masks objectionable odors from the active ingredient without adversely affecting the storage stability or efficacy of the active ingredient.

Abstract: Agriculturally effective active ingredients are encapsulated in a "salt sensitive" polymeric binder. Normally, the binder is water soluble and would release the active ingredient when wetted. In the presence of a hardening salt to which the polymer is sensitive, the polymer becomes water insoluble for so long as it is in chemical contact with the hardening salt. This sensitivity is used to control the circumstances and timing of the release of the encapsulated active ingredient.