The present invention belongs to the field of agricultural insecticides and acaricides. In particular, the present invention relates to a biphenyl compound containing substituted sulfide (sulfoxide) groups and a use thereof. The structure is shown in Formula I. The definitions of each substituent in the formula are described in the description. The compound of Formula I has excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities, and can be used for preventing and treating various pests and pest mites.

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The present invention belongs to the field of agricultural insecticides and acaricides. In particular, the present invention relates to a biphenyl compound containing substituted sulfide (sulfoxide) groups and a use thereof. The structure is shown in Formula I. The definitions of each substituent in the formula are described in the description. The compound of Formula I has excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities, and can be used for preventing and treating various pests and pest mites.

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The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mesoionic compound, which exhibits an improved controlling effect on various harmful organisms, or a salt thereof. A mesoionic compound represented by formula (1) (wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from a hydrogen atom, etc.; R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; R.sup.3 is selected from a hydrogen atom, etc.; R.sup.4 is selected from a hydrogen atom, etc.; R.sup.5 is selected from an optionally substituted ethylene group, etc.; and X is selected from an oxygen atom, etc.) or a salt thereof.

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I)X(I), wherein the variables are as mined in the specification. It also relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) as an agrochemical pesticide; to pesticidal mixtures comprising compounds of formula (I); and to agrochemical or veterinary compositions comprising compounds of formula (I). Other objects are seed comprising compounds of formula (I); and methods for controlling invertebrate pests, infestation, or infection by invertebrate pests by application of compounds of formula (I).

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A composition is disclosed including combining a carbonate or bicarbonate compound, an acid, a biostimulant, a nutrient, and a pesticide. The composition may be processed into a tablet, powder, meal, pellets, or granules and produce effervescence when a liquid, such as water or a water-based liquid is mixed with the composition.

The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of core-shell microcapsules. Microcapsules are also an object of the invention. Consumer products comprising said microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products or flavoured consumer products are also part of the invention.

The present invention relates to a solid bio-pesticidal composition comprising of elemental Sulphur in the range of 60% w/w to 99% w/w, Azadirachtin in the range of 0.01% w/w to 20% w/w and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient wherein particles of the composition is in the range of 0.1 micron to 60 microns, wherein the composition is in the form of water dispersible granules, broadcast granules, extruded granules, spheronised granules and powders. The invention relates to a process of preparing and also to a method for treatment of plant, crop, locus or soil against pests or diseases or managing pesticidal resistance or reducing pesticidal residue by application of a solid bio pesticidal composition. The invention also relates to a method for controlling pests and diseases by applying a solid bio pesticidal composition by foliar means at a dosage of 0.5 kg/ha to 30 kg/ha to a plant or a crop or parts thereof.

The present invention relates to a solid bio-pesticidal composition comprising of elemental Sulphur in the range of 60% w/w to 99% w/w, Azadirachtin in the range of 0.01% w/w to 20% w/w and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient wherein particles of the composition is in the range of 0.1 micron to 60 microns, wherein the composition is in the form of water dispersible granules, broadcast granules, extruded granules, spheronised granules and powders. The invention relates to a process of preparing and also to a method for treatment of plant, crop, locus or soil against pests or diseases or managing pesticidal resistance or reducing pesticidal residue by application of a solid bio pesticidal composition. The invention also relates to a method for controlling pests and diseases by applying a solid bio pesticidal composition by foliar means at a dosage of 0.5 kg/ha to 30 kg/ha to a plant or a crop or parts 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.

This invention provides for compounds of the formula: ##STR00001## wherein the variables are defined herein, or salt thereof, compositions comprising these compounds, and method for the treatment, control or prevention of a parasitic infestation or infection in an animal in need thereof by administering an effective amount of these compounds to said animal.