An aromatic compound represented by formula (1): ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents a halogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, or a C1-C4 haloalkyl group; m and n each independently represents an integer of 0 to 4; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represents a hydrogen atom; Y represents formula: OC(X)ZR.sup.5 or SC(X)ZR.sup.5; R.sup.5 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms; Z represents a sulfur atom, NR.sup.8, or a direct bond; R.sup.8 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group or a hydrogen atom; Q represents a pyrazolyl group optionally having a substituent; and W and X each independently represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, has excellent control activity against pests.

The present invention relates to a solid herbicidal composition comprising: i. mesotrione; ii. at least one arene sulfonate condensed with formaldehyde (e.g. sodium alkylnaphthalene sulfonate condensed with formaldehyde); and iii. an acidifying agent. The present invention further provides a method of controlling weeds at a locus comprising diluting the solid herbicidal composition of the present invention and applying to the locus a weed controlling amount of the diluted herbicidal composition.

The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions of pyrazolecarboxamide fungicide and its combinations. The invention further relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases by applying said compositions to the plants or to their locus thereof.

The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions of pyrazolecarboxamide fungicide and its combinations. The invention further relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases by applying said compositions to the plants or to their locus thereof.

The present invention relates to silica aerogels with a high to very high loading (55-90% w/w) of encapsulated biocidal and/or biorepellant compounds and very low thermal conductivity and to methods of making and using such aerogels in anti-fouling compositions, which are especially suitable for coatings (marine paints, coatings, sealants, lacquers, wood protection or similar controlled leaching systems) that are naturally exposed to humid conditions and/or water, including sea water, and thus prone to fouling.

The present invention relates to silica aerogels with a high to very high loading (55-90% w/w) of encapsulated biocidal and/or biorepellant compounds and very low thermal conductivity and to methods of making and using such aerogels in anti-fouling compositions, which are especially suitable for coatings (marine paints, coatings, sealants, lacquers, wood protection or similar controlled leaching systems) that are naturally exposed to humid conditions and/or water, including sea water, and thus prone to fouling.

A pesticidal bait formulation for the control of pests harmful to agriculture.

A pesticidal bait formulation for the control of pests harmful to agriculture.

The present invention relates to silica aerogels with a high to very high loading (55-90% w/w) of encapsulated biocidal and/or biorepellant compounds and very low thermal conductivity and to methods of making and using such aerogels in anti-fouling compositions, which are especially suitable for coatings (marine paints, coatings, sealants, lacquers, wood protection or similar controlled leaching systems) that are naturally exposed to humid conditions and/or water, including sea water, and thus prone to fouling.

The present invention relates to silica aerogels with a high to very high loading (55-90% w/w) of encapsulated biocidal and/or biorepellant compounds and very low thermal conductivity and to methods of making and using such aerogels in anti-fouling compositions, which are especially suitable for coatings (marine paints, coatings, sealants, lacquers, wood protection or similar controlled leaching systems) that are naturally exposed to humid conditions and/or water, including sea water, and thus prone to fouling.