The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicide achieve considered individually. A related method is disclosed.

There is provided a noxious arthropod controlling agent containing an amide compound of formula (I): ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 represents a C1-C8 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more groups selected from Group A, R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different, and independently represent a hydrogen atom or the like, Y represents an oxygen atom or the like, m represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, and Q represents a C1-C8 chain hydrocarbon group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group D.

The present invention discloses a food source for predatory mites and/or insects comprising a mixture of a carrier material and individuals of at least one mite species suitable as being a prey for the predatory mites and/or insects. The present invention further discloses methods for producing the food source and uses thereof.

The present invention discloses a food source for predatory mites and/or insects comprising a mixture of a carrier material and individuals of at least one mite species suitable as being a prey for the predatory mites and/or insects. The present invention further discloses methods for producing the food source and uses thereof.

The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters.

A bipyridine compound having an excellent controlling effect against noxious arthropods is provided. In particular, a bipyridine compound of formula (I) or an N-oxide thereof is provided in which the variable groups are as described in the specification. Also provided are compositions containing the bipyridine compound or an N-oxide thereof, and methods of using such compounds and compositions to control noxious arthropods. ##STR00001##

The present invention provides a process for preparation and purification of anthranilamides.

Multiple-function biological compositions for the biological control of phytopathogens, phytonematodes and agricultural pests are provided for use as an inoculant, for phosphorus solubilization, for soil conditioning, for use as a biostimulant, for hydric stress reduction in cultivated plants and for bioremediation in agricultural or non-agricultural areas. The compositions contain mixtures of additives and excipients having at least two genera and/or species of Actinomycetes or other bacterial species, so as to provide nematicidal effects, fungicidal effects. insecticidal action in the reduction of damage and control of insects, and other properties such as growth-promotion and soil conditioning. The compositions may also be used, for use as a biostimulant, for hydric stress mitigation in cultivated plants, and for bioremediation in agricultural or non-agricultural areas.

Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of polyamide-based microcapsules. Also disclosed herein are polyamide-based microcapsules. Also disclosed herein are perfuming compositions and consumer products including the microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products in the form of home care or personal care products.

A bipyridine compound having an excellent controlling effect against noxious arthropods is provided. In particular, a bipyridine compound of formula (I) or an N-oxide thereof is provided in which the variable groups are as described in the specification. Also provided are compositions containing the biypridine compound or an N-oxide thereof, and methods of using such compounds and compositions to control noxious arthropods.

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