The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (I) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

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The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (I) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

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The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptides of Formula (1), stereoisomers thereof, and veterinary acceptable salts thereof

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wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, L.sub.1, and L.sub.2, are as defined herein. The present invention also contemplates compositions and methods of treatment as an endoparasiticide with a Formula (1) compound.

The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) wherein the stereochemical configuration of at least one carbon atom bearing the groups Cy.sup.1, Cy.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.a and R.sup.b is inverted compared with the naturally occurring cyclic depsipeptide PF1022A. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in birds and mammals.

The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) wherein the stereochemical configuration of at least one carbon atom bearing the groups Cy.sup.1, Cy.sup.2, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.a and R.sup.b is inverted compared with the naturally occurring cyclic depsipeptide PF1022A. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in birds and mammals.

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and R.sup.2 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. ##STR00001##

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and R.sup.2 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. ##STR00001##

The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals, including humans. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on animals including mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in animals, including birds and mammals.

The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals, including humans. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on animals including mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in animals, including birds and mammals.

Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling infestation of plants, harvested food crops, seeds or non-living materials by phytopathogenic microorganisms, in particular fungi. ##STR00001##