The invention relates to biocontrol compositions comprising an entomopathogenic fungus, kits comprising such an entomopathogenic fungus, and methods of using such a fungus and compositions to reduce or kill the population of agricultural, vegetable, or horticultural crop insect pests.

The invention relates to biocontrol compositions comprising an entomopathogenic fungus, kits comprising such an entomopathogenic fungus, and methods of using such a fungus and compositions to reduce or kill the population of agricultural, vegetable, or horticultural crop insect pests.

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, ##STR00001##
wherein Q is ##STR00002##
and A, R.sup.1, m, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.3 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, ##STR00001##
wherein Q is ##STR00002##
and A, R.sup.1, m, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.3 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Self-indicating chemistries are provided for visual detection by a user of efficacious levels of peroxycarboxylic acid concentrations in a solution produced in situ. The self-indicating chemistries include a combination of dyes providing a visual color indication, such as a tri-color indicator system, such as a yellow, green, and red color system indicating in situ threshold levels of peroxycarboxylic acid concentrations in a solution employing the self-indicating chemistry. Systems, kits and compositions for a quantitative assessment of an in situ perhydrolysis reaction to generate peroxycarboxylic acids are provided. Methods of use are further provided.

Self-indicating chemistries are provided for visual detection by a user of efficacious levels of peroxycarboxylic acid concentrations in a solution produced in situ. The self-indicating chemistries include a combination of dyes providing a visual color indication, such as a tri-color indicator system, such as a yellow, green, and red color system indicating in situ threshold levels of peroxycarboxylic acid concentrations in a solution employing the self-indicating chemistry. Systems, kits and compositions for a quantitative assessment of an in situ perhydrolysis reaction to generate peroxycarboxylic acids are provided. Methods of use are further provided.

A pesticide composition, preparation method and use thereof; the composition having a synergism effect, including effective components A and B, wherein the active component A is thidiazuron, the active component B is polyglutamic acid, and the weight ratio of the component A to the component B is 1:(0.01-200).

A pesticide composition, preparation method and use thereof; the composition having a synergism effect, including effective components A and B, wherein the active component A is thidiazuron, the active component B is polyglutamic acid, and the weight ratio of the component A to the component B is 1:(0.01-200).

A method of making a formulation may include a step of forming a mixture comprising: a hydrotrope, a surfactant, a water-immiscible solvent, an isocyanate monomer, a salt, fosthiazate and water. Further, a step of adding an amine to the mixture to polymerizing the isocyanate monomer may be performed.

A method of making a formulation may include a step of forming a mixture comprising: a hydrotrope, a surfactant, a water-immiscible solvent, an isocyanate monomer, a salt, fosthiazate and water. Further, a step of adding an amine to the mixture to polymerizing the isocyanate monomer may be performed.